Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Japan
Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
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, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
-
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, 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
Needs less watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
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
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Banana Tree
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
sasanqua
In German
Bananenbaum
sasanqua
In French
Bananier
sasanqua
In Spanish
Banano
sasanqua
In Greek
μπανανιά
sasanqua
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
Sasankya
In Polish
Banana drzewa
Sasankya
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Theales
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Sasanqua
Season and care of Banana Tree and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Sasanqua season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Banana Tree and Sasanqua Physical Information
Banana Tree and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Sasanqua are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Banana Tree and Sasanqua
Care of Banana Tree and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.