Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
3-7
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune ocassionally
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
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
Lupinus
Common Name
Banana Tree
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Bananenbaum
lupine
In French
Bananier
usine de lupin
In Spanish
Banano
planta de lupino
In Greek
μπανανιά
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
tremoço planta
In Polish
Banana drzewa
łubin roślin
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Plinio herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Fabales
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Lupine
Season and care of Banana Tree and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Lupine season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Banana Tree and Lupine Physical Information
Banana Tree and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Lupine are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Banana Tree and Lupine
Care of Banana Tree and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.