Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
United States, California
Number of Varieties
12
10
Habitat
Open areas
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-9
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
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cattle Fodder, Used by tanners in tanning leather, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
QUERCUS lobata
Common Name
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
In Hindi
Cherry Bomb Pepper
घाटी ओक
In German
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
Tal Eiche
In French
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Oak Valley
In Spanish
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
valle del roble
In Greek
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
Valley Oak
In Portuguese
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
vale Oak
In Polish
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Dolina Oak
In Latin
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Oak vallis
Family
Solanaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Valley Oak
Season and care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Valley Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Bomb Pepper and Valley Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral and for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Valley Oak Physical Information
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Valley Oak are as follows:
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Valley Oak
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Valley Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Valley Oak pruning is done Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Cherry Bomb Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.