Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Types
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
8-11
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Green, Orange
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lance shaped
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
Common Name
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
In Hindi
चेरी मिर्च
संतरा
In German
Kirsche Pfeffer
Mandarine
In French
cerise Pepper
mandarine
In Spanish
cereza de la pimienta
mandarina
In Greek
Cherry πιπέρι
μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
cereja pimenta
tangerina
In Polish
Cherry Pieprz
mandarynka
In Latin
Cherry Pepper
Tangerine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cherry Pepper and Tangerine
Season and care of Cherry Pepper and Tangerine is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Pepper and Tangerine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tangerine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Pepper is Loam and for Tangerine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Pepper is Neutral and for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Pepper and Tangerine Physical Information
Cherry Pepper and Tangerine physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Pepper and Tangerine are as follows:
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cherry Pepper and Tangerine
Care of Cherry Pepper and Tangerine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Cherry Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tangerine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.