Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Open areas
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
Yambohne
In French
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Eudicotyledones
Eudicotyledones
Family
Solanaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms
Number of Species
100
100
Properties of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Cherry Bomb Pepper and Jicama. Cherry Bomb Pepper doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Cherry Bomb Pepper does not have fragrant flowers. Cherry Bomb Pepper has allergic reactions like Hives and Rash and Jicama has allergic reactions like Hives and Rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Jicama
Season and care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Bomb Pepper and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jicama season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Jicama Physical Information
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Jicama are as follows:
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Jicama
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.