Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Habitat
Open areas
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-7
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Medium
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
-
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
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In Hindi
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Twinleaf
In German
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
Twinleaf
In French
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Twinleaf
In Spanish
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
Twinleaf
In Greek
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
Twinleaf
In Polish
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Twinleaf
In Latin
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Twinleaf
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Ranunculales
Family
Solanaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Twinleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Cherry Bomb Pepper and Twinleaf. Cherry Bomb Pepper doesn't have thorns and Twinleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Cherry Bomb Pepper does not have fragrant flowers. Cherry Bomb Pepper has allergic reactions like Hives and Rash and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Twinleaf
Season and care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Bomb Pepper and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Twinleaf Physical Information
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Twinleaf are as follows:
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Twinleaf
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Cherry Bomb Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.