Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Brazil
Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Brunfelsia americana, Brunfelsia australis, Brunfelsia chiricaspi
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Stem Cutting
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Potassium
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
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
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
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
BRUNFELSIA calycina
Common Name
Banana Tree
Raintree
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
Brunfelsia plant
In German
Bananenbaum
Brunfelsia Pflanze
In French
Bananier
plante Brunfelsia
In Spanish
Banano
planta brunfelsia
In Greek
μπανανιά
φυτό Brunfelsia
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
plantas Brunfelsia
In Polish
Banana drzewa
Brunfelsia roślin
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Hedysarum herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Solanales
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Petunia
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Brunfelsia
Season and care of Banana Tree and Brunfelsia is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Brunfelsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Brunfelsia season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Brunfelsia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Brunfelsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Banana Tree and Brunfelsia Physical Information
Banana Tree and Brunfelsia physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Brunfelsia height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Brunfelsia are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Brunfelsia flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Brunfelsia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Banana Tree and Brunfelsia
Care of Banana Tree and Brunfelsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Brunfelsia pruning is done 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 Brunfelsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.