Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Caribbean, South America
Types
Sweet Banana Pepper, Banana Bill Hybrid Pepper, Hot Banana Pepper, Inferno Hot Banana Hybrid Pepper
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-13
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune in late winter, Prune lower leaves
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
breathing problems, inflammation in lips, Runny nose, sneezing
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Park's Sweet Banana Whopper'
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Banana Pepper, Park's Sweet Banana Whopper Pepper
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
केले मिर्च
सीताफल
In German
Banana Pfeffer
Zuckerapfel
In French
Banana Pepper
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
banano Pimienta
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Πιπεριά Μπανάνα
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Banana pimenta
Pinha
In Polish
Banana Pepper
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa Pepper
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Magnoliales
Family
Solanaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Not Applicable
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Banana Pepper and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Banana Pepper and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Banana Pepper and Sugar Apple. Banana Pepper doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Banana Pepper and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Banana Pepper and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Pepper and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Banana Pepper is Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Banana Pepper is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Banana Pepper and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Banana Pepper and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Pepper height is 55.90 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Banana Pepper and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Banana Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
Banana Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Banana Pepper and Sugar Apple
Care of Banana Pepper and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Pepper pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune in late winter and Prune lower leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Banana Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.