Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
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
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-12
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
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
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Red, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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 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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
breathing problems, inflammation in lips, Runny nose, sneezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Park's Sweet Banana Whopper'
CAPSICUM annuum 'Tam Mild Jalapeno II'
Common Name
Banana Pepper, Park's Sweet Banana Whopper Pepper
Jalapeño Pepper, Mild Jalapeño Pepper
In Hindi
केले मिर्च
जैलेपिनो मिर्च
In German
Banana Pfeffer
Jalapeno-Chilischote
In French
Banana Pepper
Piment jalapeno
In Spanish
banano Pimienta
Chile jalapeño
In Greek
Πιπεριά Μπανάνα
jalapeño πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Banana pimenta
Pimenta jalapeno
In Polish
Banana Pepper
Papryka jalapeno
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa Pepper
jalapeno piperis
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Not Applicable
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Banana Pepper and Jalapeño Pepper
Wondering what are the properties of Banana Pepper and Jalapeño Pepper? We provide you with everything About Banana Pepper and Jalapeño Pepper. Banana Pepper doesn't have thorns and Jalapeño Pepper 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 Jalapeño Pepper 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 Jalapeño Pepper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Banana Pepper and Jalapeño Pepper
Season and care of Banana Pepper and Jalapeño Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Pepper and Jalapeño Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jalapeño Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Banana Pepper is Loam and for Jalapeño Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Banana Pepper is Acidic, Neutral and for Jalapeño Pepper is Acidic, Neutral.
Banana Pepper and Jalapeño Pepper Physical Information
Banana Pepper and Jalapeño Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Pepper height is 55.90 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Jalapeño Pepper height is 40.60 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Banana Pepper and Jalapeño Pepper are as follows:
Banana Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
Banana Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Jalapeño Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
- Jalapeño Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Banana Pepper and Jalapeño Pepper
Care of Banana Pepper and Jalapeño Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Pepper pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune in late winter and Prune lower leaves and Jalapeño Pepper 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 Jalapeño Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.