Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Open areas
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
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
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Not Available
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Bomb Pepper and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Hibiscus 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 Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.