Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
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Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
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Habitat
moist forests
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
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Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
Common Name
Rhododendron
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
In Hindi
rhododendron
Cherry Bomb Pepper
In German
Rhododendron
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
In French
rhododendron
Cherry Bomb Pepper
In Spanish
rododendro
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
In Portuguese
rododendro
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
In Polish
rododendron
Cherry Bomb Pepper
In Latin
Rhododendron
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Ericaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Cherry Bomb Pepper
Season and care of Rhododendron and Cherry Bomb Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Cherry Bomb Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral.
Rhododendron and Cherry Bomb Pepper Physical Information
Rhododendron and Cherry Bomb Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Cherry Bomb Pepper are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
- Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rhododendron and Cherry Bomb Pepper
Care of Rhododendron and Cherry Bomb Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs and Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Bomb Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.