Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Japan
Types
Sweet Banana Pepper, Banana Bill Hybrid Pepper, Hot Banana Pepper, Inferno Hot Banana Hybrid Pepper
not available
Habitat
Warmer regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
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, 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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune in late winter, Prune lower leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
breathing problems, inflammation in lips, Runny nose, sneezing
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
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
Not Available
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
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Park's Sweet Banana Whopper'
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Banana Pepper, Park's Sweet Banana Whopper Pepper
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
केले मिर्च
crimson pygmy
In German
Banana Pfeffer
crimson pygmy
In French
Banana Pepper
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
banano Pimienta
crimson pygmy
In Greek
Πιπεριά Μπανάνα
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
Banana pimenta
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Banana Pepper
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa Pepper
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Ranunculales
Family
Solanaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Not Applicable
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Banana Pepper and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Banana Pepper and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Pepper and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Banana Pepper is Loam and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Banana Pepper is Acidic, Neutral and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Banana Pepper and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Banana Pepper and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Pepper height is 55.90 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Banana Pepper and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Banana Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
Banana Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Banana Pepper and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Banana Pepper and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Pepper pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune in late winter and Prune lower leaves and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.