Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Fern
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
2-9
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
From Rhizomes
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
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
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover, 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
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
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
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
Common Name
Banana Tree
Royal Fern
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
रॉयल फर्न
In German
Bananenbaum
Königs Fern
In French
Bananier
Fougère royale
In Spanish
Banano
Real helecho
In Greek
μπανανιά
Royal Fern
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
Real Fern
In Polish
Banana drzewa
Królewski paproci
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Fern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Polypodiales
Family
Banana
Osmundaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Royal Fern
Season and care of Banana Tree and Royal Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Royal Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Royal Fern season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Royal Fern is Acidic.
Banana Tree and Royal Fern Physical Information
Banana Tree and Royal Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Royal Fern are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Banana Tree and Royal Fern
Care of Banana Tree and Royal Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Royal Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.