Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
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Number of Varieties
10
12
Habitat
Forests
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
Common Name
Evergreen Azalea
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
In Hindi
Azalea
Cherry Bomb Pepper
In German
Azalee
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
In French
azalée
Cherry Bomb Pepper
In Spanish
azalea
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
In Greek
αζάλεα
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Azalea
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
In Polish
azalia
Cherry Bomb Pepper
In Latin
Azalea
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Ericaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Azalea and Cherry Bomb Pepper
Season and care of Azalea and Cherry Bomb Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Azalea and Cherry Bomb Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Azalea is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Azalea is Acidic and for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral.
Azalea and Cherry Bomb Pepper Physical Information
Azalea and Cherry Bomb Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Azalea and Cherry Bomb Pepper are as follows:
Care of Azalea and Cherry Bomb Pepper
Care of Azalea and Cherry Bomb Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Bomb Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.