Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
South Africa
Types
-
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Habitat
Open areas
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-12
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, 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
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, 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
Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hives, Rash
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
GERBERA jamesonii
Common Name
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
In Hindi
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Gerbera
In German
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
Gerbera
In French
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Gerbera
In Spanish
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
Gerbera
In Greek
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
Gerbera
In Portuguese
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
Gerbera
In Polish
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Gerbera
In Latin
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Gerbera
Phylum
Anthophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Solanaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Magnoliids
Season and Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Gerbera Daisy
Season and care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Gerbera Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Bomb Pepper and Gerbera Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral and for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral.
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Gerbera Daisy Physical Information
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Gerbera Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Gerbera Daisy are as follows:
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Gerbera Daisy
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Gerbera Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, 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 Gerbera Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.