Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Central 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
Wet forest, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-12
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Dark Red, Dark Salmon, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
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
Regular watering during dry periods
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Dilute liquid fertiliser
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
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Snails
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bog Garden, Water gardening
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
Stem
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Jam, Jelly, Sauces
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
GUNNERA insignis
Common Name
Banana Tree
Giant Rhubarb, Poorman's Umbrella
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
Giant Rhubarb
In German
Bananenbaum
Riesen- Rhabarber
In French
Bananier
Géant rhubarbe
In Spanish
Banano
Gigante ruibarbo
In Greek
μπανανιά
Giant Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
Rhubarb gigante
In Polish
Banana drzewa
Giant Rabarbar
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Giant RHEUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Haloragales
Family
Banana
Gunneraceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Giant Rhubarb
Season and care of Banana Tree and Giant Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Giant Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Giant Rhubarb season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Giant Rhubarb is Loam while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Giant Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral.
Banana Tree and Giant Rhubarb Physical Information
Banana Tree and Giant Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Giant Rhubarb height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Giant Rhubarb are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Giant Rhubarb flower color: Dark Red, Dark Salmon and Sienna
- Giant Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Care of Banana Tree and Giant Rhubarb
Care of Banana Tree and Giant Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Giant Rhubarb 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 Giant Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.