Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Habitat
Open areas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
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, Dark 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
Simple lobed or unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
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
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
PRUNUS cerasus
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
Sour cherry
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Sauerkirsche
In French
Piment serrano
Prunus cerasus
In Spanish
Chile serrano
Prunus cerasus
In Greek
Serrano pepper
Sour cherry
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
Ginja
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
Wiśnia pospolita
In Latin
Serrano piperis
Prunus cerasus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Sour Cherry
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Sour Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Sour Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sour Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Sour Cherry is Loam while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Serrano Pepper and Sour Cherry Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Sour Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Sour Cherry are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Sour Cherry flower color: White
- Sour Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and Sour Cherry
Care of Serrano Pepper and Sour Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.