Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
-
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Open areas
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Beans
Other Uses
Used As Food
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
Cherry Bomb Pepper
बीजपत्र
In German
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
Cotyledon
In French
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
Cotyledon
In Greek
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
Cotyledon
In Polish
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Liścień
In Latin
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Cotyledon
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Cotyledon L.
Season and Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Cotyledon
Season and care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Bomb Pepper and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Cotyledon Physical Information
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Cotyledon are as follows:
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Cotyledon
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.