Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
World/Pandemic, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa
Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
Not Available
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry soil, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Budding, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
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
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bulbs
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
ALLIUM sativum
Common Name
Banana Tree
Cultivated Garlic, Garlic
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
लहसुन
In German
Bananenbaum
Knoblauch
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
alho
In Polish
Banana drzewa
czosnek
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
allium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Liliales
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Garlic
Season and care of Banana Tree and Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Garlic season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Garlic is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Garlic is Neutral.
Banana Tree and Garlic Physical Information
Banana Tree and Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Garlic are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Banana Tree and Garlic
Care of Banana Tree and Garlic include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.