Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
-
Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
Habitat
Open areas
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light 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
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Insects, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
BASELLA alba
Common Name
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
In Hindi
Cherry Bomb Pepper
भारतीय पालक
In German
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
Indian Spinat
In French
Cherry Bomb Pepper
épinards indienne
In Spanish
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
espinaca india
In Greek
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
espinafre indiano
In Polish
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Indyjski szpinak
In Latin
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Spinach Indian
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Basellaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Indian Spinach
Season and care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Indian Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Bomb Pepper and Indian Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Spinach season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral and for Indian Spinach is Neutral.
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Indian Spinach Physical Information
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Indian Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Indian Spinach are as follows:
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Indian Spinach
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Indian Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Spinach pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.