Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Habitat
Open areas
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
RIBES x culverwellii
Common Name
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
Jostaberry
In Hindi
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Jostaberry
In German
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
Jostaberry
In French
Cherry Bomb Pepper
casseille
In Spanish
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
Jostaberry
In Greek
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
Jostaberry
In Portuguese
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
Jostaberry
In Polish
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Jostaberry
In Latin
Cherry Bomb Pepper
OLIVE
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Equisetopsida
Order
Solanales
Saxifragales
Family
Solanaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Jostaberry
Season and care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Jostaberry is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Bomb Pepper and Jostaberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jostaberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral and for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Jostaberry Physical Information
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Jostaberry physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Jostaberry are as follows:
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
- Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Jostaberry
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Jostaberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Cherry Bomb Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jostaberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.