Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
South America, Brazil
Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
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
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Wing shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Pinch Tips, Pruning will encourage new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
BEGONIA coccinea
Common Name
Banana Tree
Angel Wing Begonia
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
Angel wing begonia plant
In German
Bananenbaum
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
In French
Bananier
Ange aile plante bégonia
In Spanish
Banano
Ángel planta de begonia ala
In Greek
μπανανιά
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
In Polish
Banana drzewa
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Violales
Family
Banana
Begoniaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Angel Wing Begonia
Season and care of Banana Tree and Angel Wing Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Angel Wing Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Angel Wing Begonia season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Banana Tree and Angel Wing Begonia Physical Information
Banana Tree and Angel Wing Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Angel Wing Begonia are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
- Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Banana Tree and Angel Wing Begonia
Care of Banana Tree and Angel Wing Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Angel Wing Begonia pruning is done Pinch Tips, Pruning will encourage new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Angel Wing Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.