Banana Tree

Pineapple

About Banana Tree and Pineapple

Banana Tree

Pineapple

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs

Tender Perennial

Origin

Australia, Tropical Indomalaya

South America

Types

Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas

Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold

Number of Varieties

10001

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions

Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-1511-15

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AHS Heat Zone

12-6

12-1

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, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

16.08 cm152.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

7.87 cm121.92 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow

Purple, Red

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green

Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Light Pink, White

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cone shaped

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Fall, Spring, Summer

Early Summer, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loamy

Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer

Early Winter, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From bulbs

Divison

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

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

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loamy

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen

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

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites

Allergy

Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching

Dermititis, Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders

Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits

Fruits

Other Uses

Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry

Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Showy Tree

Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Banana Tree

ANANAS

Common Name

Banana Tree

Pineapple

In Hindi

केले के पेड़

अनानास

In German

Bananenbaum

Ananas

In French

Bananier

Ananas

In Spanish

Banano

Piña

In Greek

μπανανιά

Ανανάς

In Portuguese

árvore de banana

Abacaxi

In Polish

Banana drzewa

Ananas

In Latin

Musa sapientum fixa ligno

Pineapple

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Liliopsida

Lilopsida

Order

Zingiberales

Bromeliales

Family

Bromeliaceae

Genus

Musa

Ananas

Clade

Monocotyledonous

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Bromelioideae

Number of Species

1007

1 27800

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Properties of Banana Tree and Pineapple

Wondering what are the properties of Banana Tree and Pineapple? We provide you with everything About Banana Tree and Pineapple. Banana Tree doesn't have thorns and Pineapple doesn't have thorns. Also Banana Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Banana Tree has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching and Throat itching and Pineapple has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Banana Tree and Pineapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Banana Tree and Pineapple

Season and care of Banana Tree and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Pineapple season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Pineapple is Acidic.

Banana Tree and Pineapple Physical Information

Banana Tree and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Pineapple are as follows:

Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White

Care of Banana Tree and Pineapple

Care of Banana Tree and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, 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 Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.