Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Chili Pepper
Mentha spicata
Habitat
Open areas
Temperate Regions
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, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Allergy
Hives, Rash
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
MENTHA spicata
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Spearmint
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
पहाड़ी पुदीना
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Grüne Minze
In French
Piment serrano
menthe verte
In Spanish
Chile serrano
menta verde
In Greek
Serrano pepper
δυόσμος
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
hortelã
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
mięta
In Latin
Serrano piperis
Coriander
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Solanaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Spearmint
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Spearmint is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Spearmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spearmint season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Serrano Pepper and Spearmint Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Spearmint physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Spearmint are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Spearmint leaf color: Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and Spearmint
Care of Serrano Pepper and Spearmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spearmint 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 Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.