Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Sweet Banana Pepper, Banana Bill Hybrid Pepper, Hot Banana Pepper, Inferno Hot Banana Hybrid Pepper
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
along watercourse, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
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
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune in late winter, Prune lower leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Allergy
breathing problems, inflammation in lips, Runny nose, sneezing
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Park's Sweet Banana Whopper'
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Common Name
Banana Pepper, Park's Sweet Banana Whopper Pepper
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
In Hindi
केले मिर्च
तरबूज़
In German
Banana Pfeffer
Wassermelone
In French
Banana Pepper
Citrullus lanatus
In Spanish
banano Pimienta
Citrullus lanatus
In Greek
Πιπεριά Μπανάνα
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Banana pimenta
Citrullus lanatus
In Polish
Banana Pepper
Citrullus lanatus
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa Pepper
Citrullus lanatus
Phylum
Not Available
Embryophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cucurbitales
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Not Applicable
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Benincaseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Banana Pepper and Citrullus Lanatus
Season and care of Banana Pepper and Citrullus Lanatus is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Pepper and Citrullus Lanatus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Citrullus Lanatus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Banana Pepper is Loam and for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam while the PH of soil for Banana Pepper is Acidic, Neutral and for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral.
Banana Pepper and Citrullus Lanatus Physical Information
Banana Pepper and Citrullus Lanatus physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Pepper height is 55.90 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Banana Pepper and Citrullus Lanatus are as follows:
Banana Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
Banana Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
- Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Care of Banana Pepper and Citrullus Lanatus
Care of Banana Pepper and Citrullus Lanatus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Pepper pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune in late winter and Prune lower leaves and Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Banana Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citrullus Lanatus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.