Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
-
Habitat
Open areas
Warmer 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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Orange, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
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
-
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Acidic, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
Citrus Meyeri
Common Name
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
Meyer Lemon
In Hindi
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Meyer Lemon
In German
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
Meyer Lemon
In French
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Meyer Lemon
In Spanish
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
Meyer Lemon
In Greek
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
Meyer Lemon
In Portuguese
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
Meyer Lemon
In Polish
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Meyer Lemon
In Latin
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Meyer Lemon
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Meyer Lemon
Season and care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Meyer Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Bomb Pepper and Meyer Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral and for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Meyer Lemon Physical Information
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Meyer Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Meyer Lemon are as follows:
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
- Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Meyer Lemon
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Meyer Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.