Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
-
Coccoloba uvifera
Number of Varieties
12
10
Habitat
Open areas
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
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
H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
-
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
Sea Grape
In Hindi
Cherry Bomb Pepper
सागर अंगूर
In German
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
Sea Grape
In French
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Sea Grape
In Spanish
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
Sea Grape
In Greek
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
Sea Grape
In Polish
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Sea Grape
In Latin
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Uva mare
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Eriogonoideae
Season and Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Sea Grape
Season and care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Bomb Pepper and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Sea Grape Physical Information
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Sea Grape are as follows:
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Sea Grape
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Cherry Bomb Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.