Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Habitat
Temperate Regions
tropical environments, Tropical regions
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
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
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, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, 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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
Papaya
In Hindi
चेरी मिर्च
पपीता
In German
Kirsche Pfeffer
Papaya
In French
cerise Pepper
Papaye
In Spanish
cereza de la pimienta
Papaya
In Greek
Cherry πιπέρι
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
cereja pimenta
Mamão
In Polish
Cherry Pieprz
Papaja
In Latin
Cherry Pepper
Papaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Brassicales
Family
Solanaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cherry Pepper and Papaya
Season and care of Cherry Pepper and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Pepper and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Papaya season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Pepper is Loam and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Cherry Pepper is Neutral and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Pepper and Papaya Physical Information
Cherry Pepper and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Cherry Pepper and Papaya are as follows:
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cherry Pepper and Papaya
Care of Cherry Pepper and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Papaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs and Requires little pruning. In summer Cherry Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.