Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
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Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Oriental White
Pink Oriental
Light Pink Oriental
Red Oriental
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-8
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water more in summer, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 branches, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Cough, Fever, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
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
Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
LILIUM 'Acapulco'
Common Name
Banana Tree
Acapulco Oriental Lily, Oriental Lily
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
ओरिएंटल लिली
In German
Bananenbaum
Orientalische Lilie
In French
Bananier
Lily Oriental
In Spanish
Banano
lirio oriental
In Greek
μπανανιά
Oriental Lily
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
Lily Oriental
In Polish
Banana drzewa
Oriental Lily
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Oriental Lily
Order
Zingiberales
Liliales
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Oriental Lily
Season and care of Banana Tree and Oriental Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Oriental Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Oriental Lily season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Oriental Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Oriental Lily is Neutral.
Banana Tree and Oriental Lily Physical Information
Banana Tree and Oriental Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Oriental Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Oriental Lily are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Oriental Lily flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Oriental Lily leaf color: Green
Care of Banana Tree and Oriental Lily
Care of Banana Tree and Oriental Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Oriental Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oriental Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.