Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Caribbean
Types
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Temperate Regions
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
10-12
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green
Green, Dark 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
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
चेरी मिर्च
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Kirsche Pfeffer
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
cerise Pepper
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
cereza de la pimienta
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Cherry πιπέρι
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
cereja pimenta
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Cherry Pieprz
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Cherry Pepper
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Scrophulariales
Family
Solanaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Cherry Pepper and Jacaranda
Season and care of Cherry Pepper and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Pepper and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Pepper is Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Pepper is Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Pepper and Jacaranda Physical Information
Cherry Pepper and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Pepper and Jacaranda are as follows:
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cherry Pepper and Jacaranda
Care of Cherry Pepper and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Cherry Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.