Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Sweet Banana Pepper, Banana Bill Hybrid Pepper, Hot Banana Pepper, Inferno Hot Banana Hybrid Pepper
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Habitat
Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-15
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
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, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune in late winter, Prune lower leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, inflammation in lips, Runny nose, sneezing
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Park's Sweet Banana Whopper'
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
Common Name
Banana Pepper, Park's Sweet Banana Whopper Pepper
Cherry Tomato
In Hindi
केले मिर्च
चेरी टमाटर
In German
Banana Pfeffer
Kirschtomate
In French
Banana Pepper
Tomate cerise
In Spanish
banano Pimienta
Tomate cherry
In Greek
Πιπεριά Μπανάνα
Ντοματάκι
In Portuguese
Banana pimenta
Tomate cereja
In Polish
Banana Pepper
Pomidor wiśniowy
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa Pepper
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Not Applicable
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Solaneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Banana Pepper and Cherry Tomato
Season and care of Banana Pepper and Cherry Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Pepper and Cherry Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cherry Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Banana Pepper is Loam and for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Banana Pepper is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Tomato is Neutral.
Banana Pepper and Cherry Tomato Physical Information
Banana Pepper and Cherry Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Pepper height is 55.90 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Banana Pepper and Cherry Tomato are as follows:
Banana Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
Banana Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Banana Pepper and Cherry Tomato
Care of Banana Pepper and Cherry Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Pepper pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune in late winter and Prune lower leaves and Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves. In summer Banana Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.