Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Central America, West Indies
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas
Open areas, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Ivory
Red, Reddish Plum, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Red, Rose, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS
Musa acuminata
Common Name
Citrus
Red banana, Red Dacca bananas
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
लाल केला
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Red Banana
In French
Citrus
Red Banana
In Spanish
Citrus
Red Banana
In Greek
Citrus
κόκκινο Μπανάνα
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
Banana vermelha
In Polish
Cytrus
Red Banana
In Latin
citrus
ARIERA Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Zingiberales
Family
Rutaceae
Strelitziaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Citrus and Red Banana
Season and care of Citrus and Red Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Red Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Banana is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Banana is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Citrus and Red Banana Physical Information
Citrus and Red Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm whereas Red Banana height is 240.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Citrus and Red Banana are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Banana flower color: Red, Reddish Plum and Rose
- Red Banana leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Citrus and Red Banana
Care of Citrus and Red Banana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Banana pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.