Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America
Habitat
Open areas
Grassland, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-13
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs small amount of 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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Mixed Border
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
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
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
Snow Flake
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Schneeflocke
In French
Piment serrano
Flocon de neige
In Spanish
Chile serrano
Copo de nieve
In Greek
Serrano pepper
Νιφάδα χιονιού
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
Floco de neve
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
Płatek śniegu
In Latin
Serrano piperis
Aureus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Solanales
Malpighiales
Family
Solanaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Snow Flake
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Snow Flake is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Snow Flake Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Snow Flake season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline.
Serrano Pepper and Snow Flake Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Snow Flake physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Snow Flake are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Snow Flake flower color: White
- Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and Snow Flake
Care of Serrano Pepper and Snow Flake include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Serrano Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Snow Flake needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.