Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
China, Japan
Types
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
6-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Green
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
Silverthorn
In Hindi
चेरी मिर्च
Silverthorn
In German
Kirsche Pfeffer
Silverthorn
In French
cerise Pepper
Silverthorn
In Spanish
cereza de la pimienta
Silverthorn
In Greek
Cherry πιπέρι
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
cereja pimenta
Silverthorn
In Polish
Cherry Pieprz
Silverthorn
In Latin
Cherry Pepper
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Rhamnales
Family
Solanaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cherry Pepper and Silverthorn
Season and care of Cherry Pepper and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Pepper and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Pepper is Loam and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Pepper is Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Pepper and Silverthorn Physical Information
Cherry Pepper and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Pepper and Silverthorn are as follows:
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Cherry Pepper and Silverthorn
Care of Cherry Pepper and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverthorn pruning is done 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.