Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Fern
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-9
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
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Bulbs, Rhizome division, Tubers
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
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial 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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Not Available
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
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
DRYOPTERIS ludoviciana
Common Name
Banana Tree
Southern wood fern
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
southern wood fern
In German
Bananenbaum
südlichen Holz fern
In French
Bananier
sud dryoptéride
In Spanish
Banano
helecho de madera sur
In Greek
μπανανιά
νότια φτέρη ξύλο
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
samambaia de madeira do sul
In Polish
Banana drzewa
południowej drewna paproci
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Fern australi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Polypodiales
Family
Banana
Dryopteridaceae
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 Southern Wood Fern
Season and care of Banana Tree and Southern Wood Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Southern Wood Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Southern Wood Fern season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Southern Wood Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Southern Wood Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Banana Tree and Southern Wood Fern Physical Information
Banana Tree and Southern Wood Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Southern Wood Fern height is 76.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Banana Tree and Southern Wood Fern are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Southern Wood Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Southern Wood Fern leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Banana Tree and Southern Wood Fern
Care of Banana Tree and Southern Wood Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Southern Wood Fern 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 Southern Wood Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.