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