Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fern
  
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
  
Origin
Central America, South America, Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
  
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
  
Types
Pteris aberrans, Pteris abyssinica, Pteris actiniopteroides
  
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
  
8-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
12-6
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
  
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Silver
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Silver
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Silver
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Silver
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Cone shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Fall, Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loamy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Spores
  
From bulbs
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
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
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loamy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Flowers
No
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Flowers, Fruits
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Showy Tree
  
Botanical Name
PTERIS argyraea
  
Banana Tree
  
Common Name
Brake Fern
  
Banana Tree
  
In Hindi
Brake Fern Plant
  
केले के पेड़
  
In German
Brems Farnanlage
  
Bananenbaum
  
In French
Brake Fern Plante
  
Bananier
  
In Spanish
Planta del helecho del freno
  
Banano
  
In Greek
Φρένο Fern Plant
  
μπανανιά
  
In Portuguese
Brake Planta Fern
  
árvore de banana
  
In Polish
Hamulec Fern roślin
  
Banana drzewa
  
In Latin
Fregit Fern Plant Families
  
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Polypodiopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Polypodiales
  
Zingiberales
  
Family
Pteridaceae
  
Banana
  
Genus
Pteris
  
Musa
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Monocotyledonous
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Pteridoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Brake Fern and Banana Tree
Season and care of Brake Fern and Banana Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Brake Fern and Banana Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brake Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Banana Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brake Fern is Loam, Sand and for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Brake Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Brake Fern and Banana Tree Physical Information
Brake Fern and Banana Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Brake Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm. The color specification of Brake Fern and Banana Tree are as follows:
Brake Fern flower color: Not Available
Brake Fern leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
- Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Brake Fern and Banana Tree
Care of Brake Fern and Banana Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brake Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Brake Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.