Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Habitat
Open areas
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
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
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
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, Apply N-P-K
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
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
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
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Tilaka
In German
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
Tilapia
In French
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Tilapia
In Spanish
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
tilapia
In Greek
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
tilaka
In Portuguese
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
tilaka
In Polish
Cherry Bomb Pepper
tilakiem
In Latin
Cherry Bomb Pepper
tilaka
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Cherry Bomb Pepper and Tilaka. Cherry Bomb Pepper doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Cherry Bomb Pepper does not have fragrant flowers. Cherry Bomb Pepper has allergic reactions like Hives and Rash and Tilaka has allergic reactions like Hives and Rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Tilaka
Season and care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Bomb Pepper and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Tilaka Physical Information
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Tilaka are as follows:
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Tilaka
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.