Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Snails
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
Tritoma
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Tritoma
In French
Piment serrano
Tritoma
In Spanish
Chile serrano
tritoma
In Greek
Serrano pepper
tritoma
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
Tritoma
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
Tritoma
In Latin
Serrano piperis
Trytoma
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asparagales
Family
Solanaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Tritoma
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tritoma season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Serrano Pepper and Tritoma Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Tritoma are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and Tritoma
Care of Serrano Pepper and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.