Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical regions
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Gold
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Tissue culture
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Banana weevil
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Small mammals
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
Common Name
Banana, Cavendish Banana
Amur Silvergrass
In Hindi
Cavendish Banana
Amur Silvergrass
In German
Cavendish Banana
Amur Schilf
In French
Cavendish Banana
Amur silvergrass
In Spanish
Cavendish Banana
Amur silvergrass
In Greek
Cavendish Banana
Amur Silvergrass
In Portuguese
Cavendish Banana
Amur Silvergrass
In Polish
Cavendish Banana
Amur Silvergrass
In Latin
Cavendish Banana
Amur Silvergrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cavendish Banana and Amur Silvergrass
Wondering what are the properties of Cavendish Banana and Amur Silvergrass? We provide you with everything About Cavendish Banana and Amur Silvergrass. Cavendish Banana has thorns and Amur Silvergrass doesn't have thorns. Also Cavendish Banana does not have fragrant flowers. Cavendish Banana has allergic reactions like Nausea and Amur Silvergrass has allergic reactions like Nausea. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cavendish Banana and Amur Silvergrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cavendish Banana and Amur Silvergrass
Season and care of Cavendish Banana and Amur Silvergrass is important to know. While considering everything about Cavendish Banana and Amur Silvergrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cavendish Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Amur Silvergrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cavendish Banana is Loam, Sand and for Amur Silvergrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Cavendish Banana is Acidic, Neutral and for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Cavendish Banana and Amur Silvergrass Physical Information
Cavendish Banana and Amur Silvergrass physical information is very important for comparison. Cavendish Banana height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cavendish Banana and Amur Silvergrass are as follows:
Cavendish Banana flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cavendish Banana leaf color: Green
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
- Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cavendish Banana and Amur Silvergrass
Care of Cavendish Banana and Amur Silvergrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cavendish Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cavendish Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
