Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
-
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Open areas
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
-
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Cherry Bomb Pepper
जायफल
In German
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
Muskatnuss
In French
Cherry Bomb Pepper
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
nuez moscada
In Greek
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
noz-moscada
In Polish
Cherry Bomb Pepper
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Cherry Bomb Pepper
nutmeg
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Magnoliales
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Nutmeg
Season and care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Bomb Pepper and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Nutmeg Physical Information
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Nutmeg
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Bomb Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.