Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Habitat
Open areas
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Yellow
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
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
-
Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
Common Name
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
American Mandrake, Mayapple
In Hindi
Cherry Bomb Pepper
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
In German
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
amerikanisch Alraune
In French
Cherry Bomb Pepper
mandrake américain
In Spanish
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
mandrágora americana
In Greek
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
american μανδραγόρα
In Portuguese
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
mandrake americano
In Polish
Cherry Bomb Pepper
amerykański mandragory
In Latin
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Latin mandragoras
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Ranunculales
Family
Solanaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Podophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Mayapple
Season and care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Mayapple is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Bomb Pepper and Mayapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Mayapple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral and for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Mayapple Physical Information
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Mayapple physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Mayapple are as follows:
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Mayapple leaf color: Green
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Mayapple
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Mayapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mayapple 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 Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.