Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Sweet Banana Pepper, Banana Bill Hybrid Pepper, Hot Banana Pepper, Inferno Hot Banana Hybrid Pepper
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
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
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune in late winter, Prune lower leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, inflammation in lips, Runny nose, sneezing
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Park's Sweet Banana Whopper'
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Banana Pepper, Park's Sweet Banana Whopper Pepper
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
केले मिर्च
Aaron Caladium
In German
Banana Pfeffer
Aaron Caladium
In French
Banana Pepper
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
banano Pimienta
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Πιπεριά Μπανάνα
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Banana pimenta
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Banana Pepper
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa Pepper
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Alismatales
Family
Solanaceae
Araceae
Clade
Not Applicable
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Banana Pepper and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Banana Pepper and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Pepper and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Banana Pepper is Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Banana Pepper is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Banana Pepper and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Banana Pepper and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Pepper height is 55.90 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Banana Pepper and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Banana Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
Banana Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Banana Pepper and Aaron Caladium
Care of Banana Pepper and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Pepper pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune in late winter and Prune lower leaves and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Banana Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.