Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Shrubs
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
3-9
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Light
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Light
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, 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
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
-
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
Hydrangea
Common Name
Banana Tree
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
Hydrangea
In German
Bananenbaum
Hortensie
In French
Bananier
Hortensia
In Spanish
Banano
Hortensia
In Greek
μπανανιά
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
Hortênsia
In Polish
Banana drzewa
Hortensja
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Cornales
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Hydrangea
Season and care of Banana Tree and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Hydrangea season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Banana Tree and Hydrangea Physical Information
Banana Tree and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Hydrangea are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Banana Tree and Hydrangea
Care of Banana Tree and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth 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 Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.