Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Perennial
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
South Africa
Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Shasta Daisy
Gloriosa Daisies
Painted Daisy
Pyrethrum Daisies
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-11
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly, Remove deadheads
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, 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
Cold, Cough, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
OSTEOSPERMUM
Common Name
Banana Tree
African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
अफ्रीकी डेज़ी
In German
Bananenbaum
African Daisy
In French
Bananier
marguerite africaine
In Spanish
Banano
margarita africana
In Greek
μπανανιά
Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
africano margarida
In Polish
Banana drzewa
Gerbery
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
African primula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Asterales
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Banana Tree and African Daisy
Season and care of Banana Tree and African Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and African Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and African Daisy season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for African Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for African Daisy is Neutral.
Banana Tree and African Daisy Physical Information
Banana Tree and African Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and African Daisy are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
African Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- African Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Banana Tree and African Daisy
Care of Banana Tree and African Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and African Daisy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly and Remove deadheads. In summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
