Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America
Habitat
Open areas
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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, 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
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
occasional watering once established
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
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, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Bomb Pepper and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.