Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Not Available
Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Not Available
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
AECHMEA pabstii
Common Name
Banana Tree
Aechmea, Bromeliad
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
Aechmea
In German
Bananenbaum
Aechmea
In French
Bananier
Aechmea
In Spanish
Banano
Aechmea
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
Aechmea
In Polish
Banana drzewa
Aechmea
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Aechmea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Poales
Family
Banana
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Bromelieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Properties of Banana Tree and Aechmea
Wondering what are the properties of Banana Tree and Aechmea? We provide you with everything About Banana Tree and Aechmea. Banana Tree doesn't have thorns and Aechmea doesn't have thorns. Also Banana Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Banana Tree has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching and Throat itching and Aechmea has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching and Throat itching. 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 Tree and Aechmea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Aechmea
Season and care of Banana Tree and Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Aechmea season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Aechmea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Aechmea is Not Available.
Banana Tree and Aechmea Physical Information
Banana Tree and Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Aechmea height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Banana Tree and Aechmea are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Aechmea flower color: Not Available
- Aechmea leaf color: Not Available
Care of Banana Tree and Aechmea
Care of Banana Tree and Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.