Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
12 - 1
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Green
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
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Loam, Sand
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize only when soil is poor
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
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Leaves
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
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Banana Tree
Jewelweed
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
Not Available
In German
Bananenbaum
Impatiens capensis
In French
Bananier
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
Banano
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
μπανανιά
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
Banana drzewa
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Geraniales
Family
Banana
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Jewelweed
Season and care of Banana Tree and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Jewelweed season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Banana Tree and Jewelweed Physical Information
Banana Tree and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Jewelweed are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Banana Tree and Jewelweed
Care of Banana Tree and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.