Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
-
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
Open areas
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
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
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
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
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
Firecracker Flower
In Hindi
Cherry Bomb Pepper
आबोली
In German
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
Kracher-Blume
In French
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
flor petardo
In Greek
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
flor foguete
In Polish
Cherry Bomb Pepper
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Cherry Bomb Pepper
flos Firecracker
Family
Solanaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Crossandra
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Brodiaeoideae
Season and Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Bomb Pepper and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Firecracker Flower
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Cherry Bomb Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.