Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
World/Pandemic
Habitat
Open areas
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-11
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, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
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
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Used As Food
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
Cherry Bomb Pepper
dwarf papyrus
In German
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Cherry Bomb Pepper
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
papiro enano
In Greek
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
papiro anão
In Polish
Cherry Bomb Pepper
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Cherry Bomb Pepper
P. papyrus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Bomb Pepper and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Cherry Bomb Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.