Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Open areas
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
Red Currant
In Hindi
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Red Currant
In German
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Groseille
In Spanish
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
Grosella
In Greek
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
Groselha
In Polish
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Cherry Bomb Pepper
red RIBES
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Red Currant
Season and care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Bomb Pepper and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Red Currant Physical Information
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Red Currant are as follows:
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Red Currant
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Cherry Bomb Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.