Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
America
Habitat
Open areas
agricultural areas
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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
-
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
Zucchini, courgette
In Hindi
Cherry Bomb Pepper
तोरी
In German
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
Zucchini
In French
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Courgette
In Spanish
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
calabacín
In Greek
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
abobrinha
In Polish
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Kabaczek
In Latin
Cherry Bomb Pepper
zucchini
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Season and Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Zucchini
Season and care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Bomb Pepper and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Zucchini Physical Information
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Zucchini are as follows:
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Zucchini
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Cherry Bomb Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.