Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
China
Types
-
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Habitat
Open 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
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
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
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
Common Name
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
Nectarine
In Hindi
Cherry Bomb Pepper
nectarine
In German
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
Nektarine
In French
Cherry Bomb Pepper
nectarine
In Spanish
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
nectarina
In Greek
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
νεκταρίνι
In Portuguese
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
nectarina
In Polish
Cherry Bomb Pepper
nektarowy
In Latin
Cherry Bomb Pepper
nectarine
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Nectarine
Season and care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Bomb Pepper and Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral and for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Nectarine Physical Information
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Nectarine are as follows:
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Nectarine
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.