Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
herbaceous annuals
-
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Cherry Bomb Pepper
In German
Pelargonium
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
In French
pélargonium
Cherry Bomb Pepper
In Spanish
pelargonium
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
In Greek
Pelargonium
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
In Polish
pelargonia
Cherry Bomb Pepper
In Latin
Pelargonium
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Geraniales
Solanales
Family
Geraniaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Cherry Bomb Pepper
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Cherry Bomb Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Cherry Bomb Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral.
Scented Geranium and Cherry Bomb Pepper Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Cherry Bomb Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Cherry Bomb Pepper are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
- Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Cherry Bomb Pepper
Care of Scented Geranium and Cherry Bomb Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium 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.