Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Chili Pepper
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Open areas
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
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, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Red Currant
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
Red Currant
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Piment serrano
Groseille
In Spanish
Chile serrano
Grosella
In Greek
Serrano pepper
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
Groselha
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Serrano piperis
red RIBES
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Solanaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Red Currant
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Serrano Pepper and Red Currant Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Red Currant are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and Red Currant
Care of Serrano Pepper and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Serrano Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.