Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
-
Diothonea, Auliza
Habitat
Open areas
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
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
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy 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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Epidendrum
In German
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
Epidendrum
In French
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Epidendrum
In Spanish
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
Epidendrum
In Greek
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
Epidendrum
In Polish
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Epidendrum
In Latin
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Epidendrum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Solanales
Asparagales
Family
Solanaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Coilostylis
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
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Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Epidendrum
Season and care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Bomb Pepper and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Epidendrum is while the PH of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Epidendrum Physical Information
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Epidendrum are as follows:
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Epidendrum
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.