Serrano Pepper
Taxonomy
Capsicum annuum 'Serrano'
Capsicum
Solanaceae
Solanales
How to care for Serrano Pepper
Water
How often to water your Serrano Pepper
every 9
Serrano Pepper needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Serrano Pepper in your home
a window
Serrano Pepper may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves đ, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Serrano Pepper
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Serrano Pepper after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
Care Summary for Serrano Pepper
Serrano Pepper
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
