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