Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Perennial
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Western United States, Canada
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
Moist woods, Redwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
7-9
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
White, Purple, Pink, Lavender
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
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Antirheumatic, Boils, Opthalmic, Rheumatism, Sore Eyes, Swelling
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
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
OXALIS oregana
Common Name
Banana Tree
Redwood Sorrel
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
Redwood Sorrel
In German
Bananenbaum
Redwood Sorrel
In French
Bananier
Redwood Sorrel
In Spanish
Banano
Redwood alazán
In Greek
μπανανιά
Redwood Sorrel
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
Redwood Sorrel
In Polish
Banana drzewa
Redwood szczaw
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Rumex Redwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Geraniales
Family
Banana
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Redwood Sorrel
Season and care of Banana Tree and Redwood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Redwood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Redwood Sorrel season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Redwood Sorrel is Loam while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Redwood Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Banana Tree and Redwood Sorrel Physical Information
Banana Tree and Redwood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Redwood Sorrel height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Redwood Sorrel are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Redwood Sorrel flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Redwood Sorrel leaf color: Green
Care of Banana Tree and Redwood Sorrel
Care of Banana Tree and Redwood Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Redwood Sorrel 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 Redwood Sorrel needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.