Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical regions
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Gold
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Tissue culture
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Banana weevil
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Small mammals
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Banana, Cavendish Banana
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Cavendish Banana
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Cavendish Banana
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Cavendish Banana
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Cavendish Banana
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Cavendish Banana
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
Cavendish Banana
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Cavendish Banana
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Cavendish Banana
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Sapindales
Family
Musaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Cavendish Banana and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Cavendish Banana and Bottlebrush Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Cavendish Banana and Bottlebrush Buckeye. Cavendish Banana has thorns and Bottlebrush Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Cavendish Banana does not have fragrant flowers. Cavendish Banana has allergic reactions like Nausea and Bottlebrush Buckeye 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cavendish Banana and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Cavendish Banana and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Cavendish Banana and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cavendish Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cavendish Banana is Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cavendish Banana is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cavendish Banana and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Cavendish Banana and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Cavendish Banana height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cavendish Banana and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Cavendish Banana flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cavendish Banana leaf color: Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Cavendish Banana and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Cavendish Banana and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cavendish Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cavendish Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.