Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Sweet Banana Pepper, Banana Bill Hybrid Pepper, Hot Banana Pepper, Inferno Hot Banana Hybrid Pepper
Habitat
Hillside
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 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
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after harvesting, Prune in late winter, Prune lower leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, inflammation in lips, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
CAPSICUM annuum 'Park's Sweet Banana Whopper'
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Banana Pepper, Park's Sweet Banana Whopper Pepper
In Hindi
Chayote
केले मिर्च
In German
Chayote
Banana Pfeffer
In French
Chayote
Banana Pepper
In Spanish
Chayote
banano Pimienta
In Greek
Chayote
Πιπεριά Μπανάνα
In Portuguese
chuchu
Banana pimenta
In Polish
Chayote
Banana Pepper
In Latin
chayote
Musa sapientum fixa Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Applicable
Tribe
Sicyeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chayote and Banana Pepper
Season and care of Chayote and Banana Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Banana Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Banana Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Banana Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Banana Pepper is Acidic, Neutral.
Chayote and Banana Pepper Physical Information
Chayote and Banana Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Banana Pepper height is 55.90 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Banana Pepper are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Banana Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
- Banana Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Chayote and Banana Pepper
Care of Chayote and Banana Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Banana Pepper pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune in late winter and Prune lower leaves. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Banana Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.