Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
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
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
Breadfruit
In Hindi
चेरी मिर्च
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Kirsche Pfeffer
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
cerise Pepper
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
cereza de la pimienta
árbol del pan
In Greek
Cherry πιπέρι
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
cereja pimenta
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Cherry Pieprz
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Cherry Pepper
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Urticales
Family
Solanaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Capsicum
Artocarpus
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Capsiceae
Artocarpeae
Season and Care of Cherry Pepper and Breadfruit
Season and care of Cherry Pepper and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Pepper and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Pepper is Loam and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Pepper is Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Pepper and Breadfruit Physical Information
Cherry Pepper and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Pepper and Breadfruit are as follows:
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cherry Pepper and Breadfruit
Care of Cherry Pepper and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cherry Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.