Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
India
Types
-
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Habitat
Open areas
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
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
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Dark Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
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
-
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
Garcinia indica
Common Name
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
Kokum
In Hindi
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Kokum
In German
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
Kokum
In French
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Kokum
In Spanish
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
Kokum
In Greek
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
Kokum
In Portuguese
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
Kokum
In Polish
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Kokum
In Latin
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Kokum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Kokum
Season and care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Kokum is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Bomb Pepper and Kokum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kokum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral and for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Kokum Physical Information
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Kokum physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Kokum are as follows:
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
- Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Kokum
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Kokum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kokum 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 Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.