Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
India, Mediterranean
Habitat
Open areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Deep Red, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
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
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
-
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
Punica granatum
Common Name
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
Pomegranate
In Hindi
Cherry Bomb Pepper
अनार
In German
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
Granatapfel
In French
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Grenade
In Spanish
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
Granada
In Greek
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
Ρόδι
In Portuguese
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
Romã
In Polish
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Granat
In Latin
Cherry Bomb Pepper
malogranatum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Punicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Pomegranate
Season and care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Pomegranate is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Bomb Pepper and Pomegranate Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pomegranate season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral and for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Pomegranate Physical Information
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Pomegranate physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Pomegranate are as follows:
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
- Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Pomegranate
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Pomegranate include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.