Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-9
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
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
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Banana Tree
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Bananenbaum
Kracher penstemon
In French
Bananier
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Banano
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
μπανανιά
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Banana drzewa
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Firecracker Persicaria
Order
Zingiberales
Lamiales
Family
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Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Banana Tree and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Firecracker Penstemon season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Banana Tree and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Banana Tree and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Banana Tree and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Banana Tree and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.