Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Africa
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Pollen
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
In Hindi
persian violet
Cherry Bomb Pepper
In German
persian violet
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
In French
persian violet
Cherry Bomb Pepper
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
In Polish
Persian Violet
Cherry Bomb Pepper
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Gentianales
Solanales
Family
Gentianaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Cherry Bomb Pepper
Season and care of Persian Violet and Cherry Bomb Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Cherry Bomb Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral.
Persian Violet and Cherry Bomb Pepper Physical Information
Persian Violet and Cherry Bomb Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Cherry Bomb Pepper are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
- Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Persian Violet and Cherry Bomb Pepper
Care of Persian Violet and Cherry Bomb Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Bomb Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.