Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
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, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Banana Tree
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
इमली का पेड़
In German
Bananenbaum
Tamarinde
In French
Bananier
tamarinier
In Spanish
Banano
tamarindo
In Greek
μπανανιά
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
tamarindo
In Polish
Banana drzewa
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Fabales
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Detarieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Banana Tree and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Tamarind tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Banana Tree and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Banana Tree and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Banana Tree and Tamarind tree
Care of Banana Tree and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.