Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Sweet Banana Pepper, Banana Bill Hybrid Pepper, Hot Banana Pepper, Inferno Hot Banana Hybrid Pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Prune after harvesting, Prune in late winter, Prune lower leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Bees
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
breathing problems, inflammation in lips, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
CAPSICUM annuum 'Park's Sweet Banana Whopper'
Common Name
Nutmeg
Banana Pepper, Park's Sweet Banana Whopper Pepper
In Hindi
जायफल
केले मिर्च
In German
Muskatnuss
Banana Pfeffer
In French
noix de muscade
Banana Pepper
In Spanish
nuez moscada
banano Pimienta
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Πιπεριά Μπανάνα
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Banana pimenta
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Banana Pepper
In Latin
nutmeg
Musa sapientum fixa Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Magnoliales
Solanales
Family
Poaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Applicable
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Banana Pepper
Season and care of Nutmeg and Banana Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Banana Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Banana Pepper season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Banana Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Banana Pepper is Acidic, Neutral.
Nutmeg and Banana Pepper Physical Information
Nutmeg and Banana Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Banana Pepper height is 55.90 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Banana Pepper are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Banana Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
- Banana Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Nutmeg and Banana Pepper
Care of Nutmeg and Banana Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Banana Pepper pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune in late winter and Prune lower leaves. In summer Nutmeg 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.