Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
Skin irritation
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
Common Name
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
In Hindi
Quisco
Cherry Bomb Pepper
In German
Quisco
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
In French
Quisco
Cherry Bomb Pepper
In Spanish
Quisco
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
In Greek
Quisco
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Quisco
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
In Polish
Quisco
Cherry Bomb Pepper
In Latin
Quisco
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Quisco and Cherry Bomb Pepper
Season and care of Quisco and Cherry Bomb Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Quisco and Cherry Bomb Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quisco season is and Cherry Bomb Pepper season is . The type of soil for Quisco is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral.
Quisco and Cherry Bomb Pepper Physical Information
Quisco and Cherry Bomb Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Quisco and Cherry Bomb Pepper are as follows:
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Quisco leaf color:
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
- Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Quisco and Cherry Bomb Pepper
Care of Quisco and Cherry Bomb Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quisco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quisco 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.