Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Chili Pepper
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
Habitat
Open areas
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Orange
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
नारंगी
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Orange
In French
Piment serrano
Orange
In Spanish
Chile serrano
naranja
In Greek
Serrano pepper
Πορτοκάλι
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
laranja
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Serrano piperis
aurantiaco
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Orange
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Serrano Pepper and Orange Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Orange are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Orange flower color: White
- Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and Orange
Care of Serrano Pepper and Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Serrano Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.