Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Herbs
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
China, Japan, Korea
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
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Round
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Divison, 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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
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
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
Common Name
Banana Tree
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
variegated butterbur
In German
Bananenbaum
bunte Pestwurz
In French
Bananier
pétasite panachée
In Spanish
Banano
butterbur abigarrado
In Greek
μπανανιά
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
butterbur variegada
In Polish
Banana drzewa
barwny Lepiężnik
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
varius butterbur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Zingiberales
Asterales
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Variegated Butterbur
Season and care of Banana Tree and Variegated Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Variegated Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Variegated Butterbur season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Banana Tree and Variegated Butterbur Physical Information
Banana Tree and Variegated Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Variegated Butterbur are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Banana Tree and Variegated Butterbur
Care of Banana Tree and Variegated Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.