Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Melanesia
Types
Sweet Banana Pepper, Banana Bill Hybrid Pepper, Hot Banana Pepper, Inferno Hot Banana Hybrid Pepper
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Habitat
Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
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
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune in late winter, Prune lower leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
breathing problems, inflammation in lips, Runny nose, sneezing
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
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Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Park's Sweet Banana Whopper'
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Banana Pepper, Park's Sweet Banana Whopper Pepper
Copperleaf
In Hindi
केले मिर्च
Copperleaf
In German
Banana Pfeffer
Copperleaf
In French
Banana Pepper
Copperleaf
In Spanish
banano Pimienta
copperleaf
In Greek
Πιπεριά Μπανάνα
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Banana pimenta
Copperleaf
In Polish
Banana Pepper
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa Pepper
Copperleaf
Order
Solanales
Euphorbiales
Family
Solanaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Banana Pepper and Copperleaf
Season and care of Banana Pepper and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Pepper and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Banana Pepper is Loam and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Banana Pepper is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Banana Pepper and Copperleaf Physical Information
Banana Pepper and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Pepper height is 55.90 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Banana Pepper and Copperleaf are as follows:
Banana Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
Banana Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Banana Pepper and Copperleaf
Care of Banana Pepper and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Pepper pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune in late winter and Prune lower leaves and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Banana Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.