Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
India, Nepal
Types
Chili Pepper
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
Open areas
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-12
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
H1, H2, 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, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
Tan
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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 over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root bark
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
पीले अदरक
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Piment serrano
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Chile serrano
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Serrano pepper
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Serrano piperis
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Anthophyta
Spermatophyta
Order
Solanales
Zingiberales
Family
Solanaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Serrano Pepper and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and Yellow Ginger
Care of Serrano Pepper and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.