Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Chili Pepper
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Open areas
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
Tilaka
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Tilapia
In French
Piment serrano
Tilapia
In Spanish
Chile serrano
tilapia
In Greek
Serrano pepper
tilaka
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
tilaka
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
tilakiem
In Latin
Serrano piperis
tilaka
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Family
Solanaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Tilaka
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Serrano Pepper and Tilaka Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Tilaka are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and Tilaka
Care of Serrano Pepper and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.