Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mediterranean
Number of Varieties
12
10
Habitat
Open areas
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-9
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
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
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
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
Cherry Bomb Pepper
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Cherry Bomb Pepper
arbousier
In Spanish
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
medronheiro
In Polish
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Cherry Bomb Pepper
arbutus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Bomb Pepper and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Strawberry Tree
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.