Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
2-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Gold
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Tissue culture
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Banana weevil
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Small mammals
Flying insects
Allergy
Nausea
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Banana, Cavendish Banana
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
Cavendish Banana
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Cavendish Banana
Nickende Distel
In French
Cavendish Banana
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
Cavendish Banana
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
Cavendish Banana
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
Cavendish Banana
musk Thistle
In Polish
Cavendish Banana
Musk Thistle
In Latin
Cavendish Banana
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Asterales
Family
Musaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cavendish Banana and Musk Thistle
Wondering what are the properties of Cavendish Banana and Musk Thistle? We provide you with everything About Cavendish Banana and Musk Thistle. Cavendish Banana has thorns and Musk Thistle doesn't have thorns. Also Cavendish Banana does not have fragrant flowers. Cavendish Banana has allergic reactions like Nausea and Musk Thistle 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 Musk Thistle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cavendish Banana and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Cavendish Banana and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Cavendish Banana and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cavendish Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cavendish Banana is Loam, Sand and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cavendish Banana is Acidic, Neutral and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cavendish Banana and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Cavendish Banana and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Cavendish Banana height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cavendish Banana and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Cavendish Banana flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cavendish Banana leaf color: Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cavendish Banana and Musk Thistle
Care of Cavendish Banana and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cavendish Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Cavendish Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.