Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Hybrid origin
Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Carolina jasmine,gelsemium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
7-15
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, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
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
Leaf rust, Red blotch, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Anti-oxidant, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bulbs, Stem
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
CESTRUM 'Orange Peel'
Common Name
Banana Tree
Jessamine
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
चमेली
In German
Bananenbaum
Carolina-Jasmin
In French
Bananier
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Spanish
Banano
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Greek
μπανανιά
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Polish
Banana drzewa
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Gelsemium sempervirens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Solanales
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Jessamine
Season and care of Banana Tree and Jessamine is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Jessamine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Jessamine season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Jessamine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Jessamine is Acidic, Neutral.
Banana Tree and Jessamine Physical Information
Banana Tree and Jessamine physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Jessamine height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Jessamine are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Jessamine flower color: Orange and Gold
- Jessamine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Banana Tree and Jessamine
Care of Banana Tree and Jessamine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jessamine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jessamine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.