Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Chili Pepper
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
Open areas
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
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
H2, 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, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Jam
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, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Sea Grape
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
सागर अंगूर
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Sea Grape
In French
Piment serrano
Sea Grape
In Spanish
Chile serrano
Sea Grape
In Greek
Serrano pepper
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
Sea Grape
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
Sea Grape
In Latin
Serrano piperis
Uva mare
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Coccolobeae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Eriogonoideae
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Sea Grape
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Serrano Pepper and Sea Grape Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Sea Grape are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Serrano Pepper and Sea Grape
Care of Serrano Pepper and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Serrano Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.