Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico
Types
Chili Pepper
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Habitat
Open areas
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-11
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
H1, H2, 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
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
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 pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
POLIANTHES tuberosa
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Tuberose
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
रजनीगंधा
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Tuberose
In French
Piment serrano
Tubéreuse
In Spanish
Chile serrano
nardo
In Greek
Serrano pepper
Τουμπερόζα
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
Tuberosa
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
Tuberoza
In Latin
Serrano piperis
Tuberose
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Solanales
Asparagales
Family
Solanaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Polianthes
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Tuberose
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Tuberose is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Tuberose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tuberose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Tuberose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral.
Serrano Pepper and Tuberose Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Tuberose physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Tuberose are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
- Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and Tuberose
Care of Serrano Pepper and Tuberose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Serrano Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.