Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Grass
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Evergreen
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
12 - 3
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
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
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
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 Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris 'Regal Mist'
Common Name
Banana Tree
Pink Muhly Grass, Texas Muhly Grass
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
pink muhly grass
In German
Bananenbaum
pink muhly grass
In French
Bananier
pink muhly grass
In Spanish
Banano
pink muhly grass
In Greek
μπανανιά
pink muhly grass
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
pink muhly grass
In Polish
Banana drzewa
pink muhly grass
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
pink muhly grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Poales
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Pink Muhly Grass
Season and care of Banana Tree and Pink Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Pink Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Pink Muhly Grass season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Pink Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Pink Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Banana Tree and Pink Muhly Grass Physical Information
Banana Tree and Pink Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Pink Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Pink Muhly Grass are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Pink Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Pink Muhly Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Banana Tree and Pink Muhly Grass
Care of Banana Tree and Pink Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pink Muhly Grass 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 Pink Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.