Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Habitat
Open areas
Sunny Edge
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Red, Green, Light Green
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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
PHYSOSTEGIA
Common Name
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
Physostegia
In Hindi
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Physostegia
In German
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
Physostegia
In French
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Physostegia
In Spanish
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
Physostegia
In Greek
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
Physostegia
In Portuguese
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
Physostegia
In Polish
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Physostegia
In Latin
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Physostegia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Physostegia
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Physostegia
Season and care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Physostegia is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Bomb Pepper and Physostegia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Physostegia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Physostegia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral and for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Physostegia Physical Information
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Physostegia physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Physostegia are as follows:
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
- Physostegia leaf color: Green
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Physostegia
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Physostegia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Physostegia 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 Physostegia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.