Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Perennial
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
California
Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
7-10
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
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings, 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
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
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
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
no allergic reactions
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
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flower Stalk
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Banana Tree
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
Matilija Poppy
In German
Bananenbaum
Matilija Poppy
In French
Bananier
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Banano
Matilija amapola
In Greek
μπανανιά
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Banana drzewa
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Papaverales
Family
Banana
Papaveraceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Banana Tree and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Matilija Poppy season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Banana Tree and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Banana Tree and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Banana Tree and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Banana Tree and Matilija Poppy
Care of Banana Tree and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.