Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
Habitat
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-12
Sunset Zone
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Dark Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
Garcinia indica
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
Common Name
Kokum
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
In Hindi
Kokum
चेरी मिर्च
In German
Kokum
Kirsche Pfeffer
In French
Kokum
cerise Pepper
In Spanish
Kokum
cereza de la pimienta
In Greek
Kokum
Cherry πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Kokum
cereja pimenta
In Polish
Kokum
Cherry Pieprz
In Latin
Kokum
Cherry Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zamiaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Garcinieae
Capsiceae
Season and Care of Kokum and Cherry Pepper
Season and care of Kokum and Cherry Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Kokum and Cherry Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Pepper is Neutral.
Kokum and Cherry Pepper Physical Information
Kokum and Cherry Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Kokum and Cherry Pepper are as follows:
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
- Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Care of Kokum and Cherry Pepper
Care of Kokum and Cherry Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kokum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.