Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Herbs
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Not Available
Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
open Woodlands, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-10
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
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
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Container
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
Common Name
Banana Tree
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
coneflower
In German
Bananenbaum
Sonnenhut
In French
Bananier
coneflower
In Spanish
Banano
equinácea
In Greek
μπανανιά
coneflower
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
Coneflower
In Polish
Banana drzewa
jeżówka
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
coneflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Echinodermata
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Asterales
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Coneflower
Season and care of Banana Tree and Coneflower is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Coneflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Coneflower season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Coneflower is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Banana Tree and Coneflower Physical Information
Banana Tree and Coneflower physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Coneflower are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
- Coneflower leaf color: Green
Care of Banana Tree and Coneflower
Care of Banana Tree and Coneflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Coneflower pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coneflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.