Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Mediterranean
Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-10
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Clay, 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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
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
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Banana Tree
Lavender
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
Lavender
In German
Bananenbaum
Lavendel
In French
Bananier
Lavande
In Spanish
Banano
Lavanda
In Greek
μπανανιά
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
Lavanda
In Polish
Banana drzewa
Lawenda
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Lavendula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Lamiales
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Lavender
Season and care of Banana Tree and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Lavender season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Banana Tree and Lavender Physical Information
Banana Tree and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Lavender are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Banana Tree and Lavender
Care of Banana Tree and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.