Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
-
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Open areas
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
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
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hives, Rash
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
árbol del pan
In Greek
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Arum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Urticales
Family
Solanaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Capsicum
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Breadfruit
Season and care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Bomb Pepper and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Breadfruit Physical Information
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Breadfruit are as follows:
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Breadfruit
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cherry Bomb Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.