Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
America
Types
Chili Pepper
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
Open areas
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
Purple, Black
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
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Zucchini, courgette
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
तोरी
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Zucchini
In French
Piment serrano
Courgette
In Spanish
Chile serrano
calabacín
In Greek
Serrano pepper
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
abobrinha
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
Kabaczek
In Latin
Serrano piperis
zucchini
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Solanoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Zucchini
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Serrano Pepper and Zucchini Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Zucchini are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and Zucchini
Care of Serrano Pepper and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Serrano Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.