Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Chili Pepper
Lindheimer's muhly
Habitat
Open areas
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Ladybug beetles
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Pink Muhly Grass
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
Muhly Grass
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
hairawn muhly
In French
Piment serrano
muhly herbe
In Spanish
Chile serrano
muhly Grass
In Greek
Serrano pepper
Muhly Grass
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
muhly grama
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
Muhly Trawa
In Latin
Serrano piperis
Muhly Grass
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Solanales
Cyperales
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Serrano Pepper and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and Muhly Grass
Care of Serrano Pepper and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Serrano Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.