Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Herbs
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Asia, Europe
Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-9
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
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Tiny
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
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
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Banana Tree
Thyme
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Bananenbaum
Thymian
In Spanish
Banano
Tomillo
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
Tomilho
In Polish
Banana drzewa
Tymianek
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Thyme
Season and care of Banana Tree and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Thyme season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Banana Tree and Thyme Physical Information
Banana Tree and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Thyme are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Banana Tree and Thyme
Care of Banana Tree and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.