Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
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
Cultivated Beds, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
No Shade, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Root Division, 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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
No Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove deadheads
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
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
Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Purgative, Styptic
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
Employed in herbal medicine, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Groundcover
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
LAMIUM purpureum
Common Name
Banana Tree
Purple Archangel, Purple Deadnettle, Red Deadnettle
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
Purple Deadnettle
In German
Bananenbaum
Lila Taubnessel
In French
Bananier
Violet Ortie blanche
In Spanish
Banano
Púrpura Deadnettle
In Greek
μπανανιά
μωβ Deadnettle
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
Roxo Deadnettle
In Polish
Banana drzewa
Jasnota purpurowa
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Purpura Deadnettle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Lamiales
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lamioideae
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Purple Deadnettle
Season and care of Banana Tree and Purple Deadnettle is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Purple Deadnettle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Purple Deadnettle season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Purple Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Purple Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Banana Tree and Purple Deadnettle Physical Information
Banana Tree and Purple Deadnettle physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Purple Deadnettle height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Purple Deadnettle are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Purple Deadnettle flower color: Purple and Pink
- Purple Deadnettle leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Banana Tree and Purple Deadnettle
Care of Banana Tree and Purple Deadnettle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Purple Deadnettle pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove deadheads. In summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purple Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.