Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Caribbean, South America
Types
Chili Pepper
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Open areas
Warm and moist climatic conditions
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
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
सीताफल
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Zuckerapfel
In French
Piment serrano
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Chile serrano
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Serrano pepper
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
Pinha
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Serrano piperis
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Solanales
Magnoliales
Family
Solanaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Maloideae
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Serrano Pepper and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and Sugar Apple
Care of Serrano Pepper and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Serrano Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.