Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
Open areas
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
Black Currant
In Hindi
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Black Currant
In German
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
Black Currant
In French
Cherry Bomb Pepper
groseille noire
In Spanish
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
negro Grosella
In Greek
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
groselha-preta
In Polish
Cherry Bomb Pepper
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Cherry Bomb Pepper
nigrum currants
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Black Currant
Season and care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Bomb Pepper and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Black Currant Physical Information
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Black Currant are as follows:
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Black Currant
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Bomb Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.