Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
-
Sorghastrum nutans
Habitat
Open areas
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
-
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
SORGHASTRUM nutans
Common Name
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
Indian Grass
In Hindi
Cherry Bomb Pepper
भारतीय घास
In German
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
Indian Grass
In French
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Herbe indienne
In Spanish
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
Hierba india
In Greek
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
Ινδικό Grass
In Portuguese
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
grama indianas
In Polish
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Indyjski Trawa
In Latin
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Indian Grass
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Sorghastrum
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Indian Grass
Season and care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Indian Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Bomb Pepper and Indian Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral and for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Indian Grass Physical Information
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Indian Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Indian Grass are as follows:
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Indian Grass flower color:
- Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Indian Grass
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Indian Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Cherry Bomb Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.