Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Western Asia
Types
Yardlong Bean
Black-Eyed Peas
Catjang
Dixie Lee Pea
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Fertile bottom land
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
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
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Green, Purple, Brown, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Deltoid
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Allergy
Legume allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Stomachic
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Seedpod, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
VIGNA unguiculata
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Blackeyed Pea
Cowpea
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
लोबिया
मीठी चेरी
In German
cowpea
Süße Kirsche
In French
niébé
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
caupí
Cereza dulce
In Greek
cowpea
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Koopea
Cereja doce
In Polish
Koopea
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Koopea
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Cowpea and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Cowpea and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Cowpea and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cowpea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cowpea is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cowpea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Cowpea and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Cowpea and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Cowpea height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Cowpea and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Cowpea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Cowpea leaf color: Green and Purple
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Cowpea and Sweet Cherry
Care of Cowpea and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cowpea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Cowpea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.