Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
South Africa
Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
it is a type of daisy
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
Not Available
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
A2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water, Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Bedding Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
Common Name
Banana Tree
Livingstone Daisy, Mezoo Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
Livingstone Daisy
In German
Bananenbaum
Livingstone Daisy
In French
Bananier
Livingstone daisy
In Spanish
Banano
Livingstone daisy
In Greek
μπανανιά
Λίβινγκστον μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
Livingstone daisy
In Polish
Banana drzewa
Livingstone daisy
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Livingstone primula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Zingiberales
Caryophyllales
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Ruschioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Livingstone Daisy
Season and care of Banana Tree and Livingstone Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Livingstone Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Livingstone Daisy season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Livingstone Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Livingstone Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Banana Tree and Livingstone Daisy Physical Information
Banana Tree and Livingstone Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Livingstone Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Livingstone Daisy are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Livingstone Daisy flower color: Red
- Livingstone Daisy leaf color: White, Lime Green and Ivory
Care of Banana Tree and Livingstone Daisy
Care of Banana Tree and Livingstone Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Livingstone Daisy pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Livingstone Daisy needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water, Ample Water.