Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Fern
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Central America, South America, Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Pteris aberrans, Pteris abyssinica, Pteris actiniopteroides
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
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
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Spores
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
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Hanging Basket, 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
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
PTERIS argyraea
Common Name
Banana Tree
Brake Fern
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
Brake Fern Plant
In German
Bananenbaum
Brems Farnanlage
In French
Bananier
Brake Fern Plante
In Spanish
Banano
Planta del helecho del freno
In Greek
μπανανιά
Φρένο Fern Plant
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
Brake Planta Fern
In Polish
Banana drzewa
Hamulec Fern roślin
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Fregit Fern Plant Families
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Polypodiales
Family
Banana
Pteridaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pteridoideae
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Brake Fern
Season and care of Banana Tree and Brake Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Brake Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Brake Fern season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Brake Fern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Brake Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Banana Tree and Brake Fern Physical Information
Banana Tree and Brake Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Brake Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Brake Fern are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Brake Fern flower color: Not Available
- Brake Fern leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Care of Banana Tree and Brake Fern
Care of Banana Tree and Brake Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Brake Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brake Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.