Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Chili Pepper
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Habitat
Open areas
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
PRATIA pedunculata
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
White Star creeper
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
व्हाइट स्टार लता
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
In French
Piment serrano
Blanc étoiles creeper
In Spanish
Chile serrano
Blanco enredadera estrella
In Greek
Serrano pepper
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
Branca Baby estrela
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
In Latin
Serrano piperis
Stella creeper albis,
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Family
Solanaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and White Star Creeper
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and White Star Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and White Star Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Serrano Pepper and White Star Creeper Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and White Star Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and White Star Creeper are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
- White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and White Star Creeper
Care of Serrano Pepper and White Star Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Serrano Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.