Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
China
Types
Chili Pepper
Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis
Habitat
Open areas
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control, 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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
Wintersweet
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Wintersweet
In French
Piment serrano
Wintersweet
In Spanish
Chile serrano
wintersweet
In Greek
Serrano pepper
Wintersweet
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
wintersweet
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
Wintersweet
In Latin
Serrano piperis
Wintersweet
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Family
Solanaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Chimonanthus
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Wintersweet
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Wintersweet is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Wintersweet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wintersweet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Serrano Pepper and Wintersweet Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Wintersweet physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Wintersweet are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
- Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and Wintersweet
Care of Serrano Pepper and Wintersweet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Wintersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.