Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Habitat
Open areas
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Water daily during growing season
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Allergy
Hives, Rash
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Ragged Robin
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
Ragged Robin
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
In French
Piment serrano
Ragged Robin
In Spanish
Chile serrano
petirrojo desigual
In Greek
Serrano pepper
ragged Robin
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
Ragged Robin
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
Ragged Robin
In Latin
Serrano piperis
Robin ragged
Phylum
Anthophyta
Anthophyta
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Ragged Robin
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ragged Robin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Serrano Pepper and Ragged Robin Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Ragged Robin are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and Ragged Robin
Care of Serrano Pepper and Ragged Robin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Serrano Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.