Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mediterranean
Types
Sweet Banana Pepper, Banana Bill Hybrid Pepper, Hot Banana Pepper, Inferno Hot Banana Hybrid Pepper
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune in late winter, Prune lower leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, inflammation in lips, Runny nose, sneezing
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Park's Sweet Banana Whopper'
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Banana Pepper, Park's Sweet Banana Whopper Pepper
Artichoke
In Hindi
केले मिर्च
Artichoke
In German
Banana Pfeffer
Artischocke
In French
Banana Pepper
Artichaut
In Spanish
banano Pimienta
Alcachofa
In Greek
Πιπεριά Μπανάνα
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Banana pimenta
Alcachofra
In Polish
Banana Pepper
Karczoch
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa Pepper
cactus
Phylum
Not Available
Anthophyta
Class
Not Available
Eudicotyledones
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Solanaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Applicable
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Banana Pepper and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Banana Pepper and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Banana Pepper and Artichoke. Banana Pepper doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Banana Pepper does not have fragrant flowers. Banana Pepper has allergic reactions like breathing problems, inflammation in lips, Runny nose and sneezing and Artichoke has allergic reactions like breathing problems, inflammation in lips, Runny nose and sneezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Banana Pepper and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Banana Pepper and Artichoke
Season and care of Banana Pepper and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Pepper and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Banana Pepper is Loam and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Banana Pepper is Acidic, Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Banana Pepper and Artichoke Physical Information
Banana Pepper and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Pepper height is 55.90 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Banana Pepper and Artichoke are as follows:
Banana Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
Banana Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Banana Pepper and Artichoke
Care of Banana Pepper and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Pepper pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune in late winter and Prune lower leaves and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Banana Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.