Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
  
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
  
Antirrhinum majus , Antirrhinum virga , Antirrhinum orontium
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
  
Mediterranean region
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
  
12-1
  
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
  
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
  
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
  
Brown
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
  
Lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Light Frost
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs
  
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
Keep the Soil well drained, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
10-15-10 amounts, 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
  
Aphids, Rust
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Light Frost
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Bees, Butterflies, Not Available
  
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
  
Unknown
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
  
Unknown
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
  
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Showy Tree
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
  
ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Black Prince'
  
Common Name
Banana Tree
  
Snapdragon
  
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
  
snapdragon
  
In German
Bananenbaum
  
Löwenmaul
  
In French
Bananier
  
muflier
  
In Spanish
Banano
  
boca de dragón
  
In Greek
μπανανιά
  
snapdragon
  
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
  
snapdragon
  
In Polish
Banana drzewa
  
lwia paszcza
  
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
  
snapdragon
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Zingiberales
  
Scrophulariales
  
Family
Banana
  
Scrophulariaceae
  
Genus
Musa
  
Anthurium
  
Clade
Monocotyledonous
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Snapdragon
Season and care of Banana Tree and Snapdragon is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Snapdragon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Snapdragon season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Banana Tree and Snapdragon Physical Information
Banana Tree and Snapdragon physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Snapdragon height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Snapdragon are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Snapdragon flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Pink
- Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Care of Banana Tree and Snapdragon
Care of Banana Tree and Snapdragon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Snapdragon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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 Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.