Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Perennial
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Hybrid origin
Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-9
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
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
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
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 leaves
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
Caterpillars, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
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, Leaves
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
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
Common Name
Banana Tree
Louisiana Iris
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
Louisiana Iris
In German
Bananenbaum
Louisiana-Iris
In French
Bananier
iris louisiane
In Spanish
Banano
iris luisiana
In Greek
μπανανιά
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
louisiana iris
In Polish
Banana drzewa
louisiana tęczówki
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
louisiana iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Asparagales
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Louisiana Iris
Season and care of Banana Tree and Louisiana Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Louisiana Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Louisiana Iris season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Banana Tree and Louisiana Iris Physical Information
Banana Tree and Louisiana Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Louisiana Iris are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
- Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Banana Tree and Louisiana Iris
Care of Banana Tree and Louisiana Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Louisiana Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.