Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Well Drained
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Yellow, Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Cuttings
Cuttings, Divison, Tissue culture
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Banana weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Small mammals
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
Musa acuminata
Common Name
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
Banana, Cavendish Banana
In Hindi
Buddha's Hand
Tree
Cavendish Banana
In German
Buddhas Hand
Baum
Cavendish Banana
In French
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
Cavendish Banana
In Spanish
Mano de Buda
Árbol
Cavendish Banana
In Greek
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
Cavendish Banana
In Portuguese
Mão de Buda
Árvore
Cavendish Banana
In Polish
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
Cavendish Banana
In Latin
Buddha manus
Arbor
Cavendish Banana
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Zingiberales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Buddha's Hand and Cavendish Banana
Season and care of Buddha's Hand and Cavendish Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Hand and Cavendish Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Hand season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cavendish Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cavendish Banana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cavendish Banana is Acidic, Neutral.
Buddha's Hand and Cavendish Banana Physical Information
Buddha's Hand and Cavendish Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cavendish Banana height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Hand and Cavendish Banana are as follows:
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cavendish Banana flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cavendish Banana leaf color: Green
Care of Buddha's Hand and Cavendish Banana
Care of Buddha's Hand and Cavendish Banana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cavendish Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cavendish Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.