Origin
Central America, Mexico
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Sweet Banana Pepper, Banana Bill Hybrid Pepper, Hot Banana Pepper, Inferno Hot Banana Hybrid Pepper
Habitat
Floodplains, Wet forest
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Prune after harvesting, Prune in late winter, Prune lower leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Bees
Allergy
Throat itching, Vomiting
breathing problems, inflammation in lips, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
MELOTHRIA scabra
CAPSICUM annuum 'Park's Sweet Banana Whopper'
Common Name
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
Banana Pepper, Park's Sweet Banana Whopper Pepper
In Hindi
Mousemelon
केले मिर्च
In German
Maus Melone
Banana Pfeffer
In French
Mousemelon
Banana Pepper
In Spanish
Mousemelon
banano Pimienta
In Greek
πεπόνι ποντίκι
Πιπεριά Μπανάνα
In Portuguese
melão rato
Banana pimenta
In Polish
mysz melona
Banana Pepper
In Latin
mouse melon
Musa sapientum fixa Pepper
Order
Cucurbitales
Solanales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Mouse Melon and Banana Pepper
Season and care of Mouse Melon and Banana Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Mouse Melon and Banana Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall and Banana Pepper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mouse Melon is Loam and for Banana Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Mouse Melon is Neutral and for Banana Pepper is Acidic, Neutral.
Mouse Melon and Banana Pepper Physical Information
Mouse Melon and Banana Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Banana Pepper height is 55.90 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Mouse Melon and Banana Pepper are as follows:
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Banana Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
- Banana Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Mouse Melon and Banana Pepper
Care of Mouse Melon and Banana Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots and Banana Pepper pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune in late winter and Prune lower leaves. In summer Mouse Melon 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.