Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Madagascar
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Sweet Banana Pepper, Banana Bill Hybrid Pepper, Hot Banana Pepper, Inferno Hot Banana Hybrid Pepper
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 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
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
breathing problems, inflammation in lips, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CAPSICUM annuum 'Park's Sweet Banana Whopper'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Banana Pepper, Park's Sweet Banana Whopper Pepper
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
केले मिर्च
In German
Devil's Backbone
Banana Pfeffer
In French
Backbone du Diable
Banana Pepper
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
banano Pimienta
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Πιπεριά Μπανάνα
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Banana pimenta
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Banana Pepper
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Musa sapientum fixa Pepper
Order
Malpighiales
Solanales
Family
Crassulaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Banana Pepper
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Banana Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Banana Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Banana Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Banana Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Banana Pepper is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Banana Pepper Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Banana Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Banana Pepper height is 55.90 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Banana Pepper are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Banana Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
- Banana Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Banana Pepper
Care of Devils Backbone and Banana Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done 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 Devils Backbone 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.