Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Sweet Banana Pepper, Banana Bill Hybrid Pepper, Hot Banana Pepper, Inferno Hot Banana Hybrid Pepper
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, 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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
Do Not over Water
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Moisture, Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
breathing problems, inflammation in lips, Runny nose, sneezing
Cough, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Park's Sweet Banana Whopper'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Banana Pepper, Park's Sweet Banana Whopper Pepper
Squash
In Hindi
केले मिर्च
Squash
In German
Banana Pfeffer
Squash
In French
Banana Pepper
Squash
In Spanish
banano Pimienta
calabacín
In Greek
Πιπεριά Μπανάνα
σκουός
In Portuguese
Banana pimenta
abóbora
In Polish
Banana Pepper
kabaczek
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa Pepper
cucurbita
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cucurbitales
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Not Applicable
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Banana Pepper and Squash
Season and care of Banana Pepper and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Pepper and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Squash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Banana Pepper is Loam and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Banana Pepper is Acidic, Neutral and for Squash is Neutral.
Banana Pepper and Squash Physical Information
Banana Pepper and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Pepper height is 55.90 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Banana Pepper and Squash are as follows:
Banana Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
Banana Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Banana Pepper and Squash
Care of Banana Pepper and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Pepper pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune in late winter and Prune lower leaves and Squash 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 Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.