Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Epiphyte
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Humid climates
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Divison
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
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
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, 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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Common Name
Banana Tree
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
Dancing Bulb
In German
Bananenbaum
Dancing Bulb
In French
Bananier
Dancing Bulb
In Spanish
Banano
Dancing Bulb
In Greek
μπανανιά
Dancing Bulb
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
Dancing Bulb
In Polish
Banana drzewa
Dancing Bulb
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Dancing Bulb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Poales
Family
Banana
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Dancing Bulb
Season and care of Banana Tree and Dancing Bulb is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Dancing Bulb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Dancing Bulb season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available.
Banana Tree and Dancing Bulb Physical Information
Banana Tree and Dancing Bulb physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Dancing Bulb are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
- Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Care of Banana Tree and Dancing Bulb
Care of Banana Tree and Dancing Bulb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dancing Bulb 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 Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.