Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
2-6
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Long Linear
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
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
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 let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Not so frequently
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
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
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
pollinators
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Not Available
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
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Banana Tree
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
Bog Rosemary
In German
Bananenbaum
Rosmarinheide
In French
Bananier
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
Banano
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
μπανανιά
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
Banana drzewa
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Ericales
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Banana Tree and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Bog Rosemary season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Banana Tree and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Banana Tree and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Banana Tree and Bog Rosemary
Care of Banana Tree and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.