Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
10-15
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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Orange, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
Common Name
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
Umbrella plant
In Hindi
चेरी मिर्च
Arboricola
Plant
In German
Kirsche Pfeffer
arboricola
Pflanze
In French
cerise Pepper
arboricola
Plante
In Spanish
cereza de la pimienta
arboricola
Planta
In Greek
Cherry πιπέρι
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
cereja pimenta
arboricola
Plantar
In Polish
Cherry Pieprz
arboricola
Roślina
In Latin
Cherry Pepper
arboricola
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Schefflera
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cherry Pepper and Arboricola
Season and care of Cherry Pepper and Arboricola is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Pepper and Arboricola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Arboricola season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Pepper is Loam and for Arboricola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Pepper is Neutral and for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Pepper and Arboricola Physical Information
Cherry Pepper and Arboricola physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Cherry Pepper and Arboricola are as follows:
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
- Arboricola leaf color: Green
Care of Cherry Pepper and Arboricola
Care of Cherry Pepper and Arboricola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arboricola pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Cherry Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arboricola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.