Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
Chili Pepper
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Habitat
Open areas
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-8
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hives, Rash
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
SCILLA
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Squill
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
Squill
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Squill
In French
Piment serrano
Squille
In Spanish
Chile serrano
Escila
In Greek
Serrano pepper
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
Cila
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
Cebulica
In Latin
Serrano piperis
Scilla
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Solanaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Serrano Pepper and Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Serrano Pepper and Squill? We provide you with everything About Serrano Pepper and Squill. Serrano Pepper doesn't have thorns and Squill doesn't have thorns. Also Serrano Pepper does not have fragrant flowers. Serrano Pepper has allergic reactions like Hives and Rash and Squill has allergic reactions like Hives and Rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Serrano Pepper and Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Squill
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Squill season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Squill is while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Squill is .
Serrano Pepper and Squill Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Squill are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color:
Care of Serrano Pepper and Squill
Care of Serrano Pepper and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squill pruning is done . In summer Serrano Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.