Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Gold
Green, Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, 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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Tissue culture
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Banana weevil
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Small mammals
Birds, Hens
Allergy
Nausea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Banana, Cavendish Banana
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
Cavendish Banana
Water Spinach
In German
Cavendish Banana
Wasser-Spinat
In French
Cavendish Banana
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
Cavendish Banana
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
Cavendish Banana
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
Cavendish Banana
Espinafre de água
In Polish
Cavendish Banana
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
Cavendish Banana
Water Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Solanales
Family
Musaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Cavendish Banana and Water Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Cavendish Banana and Water Spinach? We provide you with everything About Cavendish Banana and Water Spinach. Cavendish Banana has thorns and Water Spinach doesn't have thorns. Also Cavendish Banana does not have fragrant flowers. Cavendish Banana has allergic reactions like Nausea and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cavendish Banana and Water Spinach
Season and care of Cavendish Banana and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Cavendish Banana and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cavendish Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cavendish Banana is Loam, Sand and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cavendish Banana is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cavendish Banana and Water Spinach Physical Information
Cavendish Banana and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Cavendish Banana height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cavendish Banana and Water Spinach are as follows:
Cavendish Banana flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cavendish Banana leaf color: Green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Cavendish Banana and Water Spinach
Care of Cavendish Banana and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cavendish Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cavendish Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.