Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
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Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Habitat
Open areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
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
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
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Peach, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, Immunity, Manganese, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
Common Name
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
Butternut Squash
In Hindi
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Butternut Squash Plant
In German
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
Butternut Squash-Anlage
In French
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Courge musquée Plante
In Spanish
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
In Greek
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
In Portuguese
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
Butternut Squash planta
In Polish
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Piżmowa roślin
In Latin
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Butternut Squash
Season and care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Butternut Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Bomb Pepper and Butternut Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Butternut Squash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Butternut Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral and for Butternut Squash is Neutral.
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Butternut Squash Physical Information
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Butternut Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Butternut Squash are as follows:
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Butternut Squash
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Butternut Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butternut Squash pruning is done 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 Butternut Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.