Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
Radermachera sinica
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
10-11
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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 central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
RADERMACHERA sinica
Common Name
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
China Doll
In Hindi
चेरी मिर्च
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
In German
Kirsche Pfeffer
Zimmeresche
In French
cerise Pepper
china doll
In Spanish
cereza de la pimienta
china doll
In Greek
Cherry πιπέρι
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
In Portuguese
cereja pimenta
china árvore boneca
In Polish
Cherry Pieprz
China Doll drzewo
In Latin
Cherry Pepper
Sinis pupa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Radermachera
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cherry Pepper and China Doll
Season and care of Cherry Pepper and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Pepper and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and China Doll season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Pepper is Loam and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Pepper is Neutral and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Pepper and China Doll Physical Information
Cherry Pepper and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Pepper and China Doll are as follows:
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
- China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cherry Pepper and China Doll
Care of Cherry Pepper and China Doll include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.