Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Not Available
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
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
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, 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, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Banana Tree
Common Name
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
Banana Tree
In Hindi
Dancing Bulb
केले के पेड़
In German
Dancing Bulb
Bananenbaum
In French
Dancing Bulb
Bananier
In Spanish
Dancing Bulb
Banano
In Greek
Dancing Bulb
μπανανιά
In Portuguese
Dancing Bulb
árvore de banana
In Polish
Dancing Bulb
Banana drzewa
In Latin
Dancing Bulb
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Poales
Zingiberales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Banana
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Season and Care of Dancing Bulb and Banana Tree
Season and care of Dancing Bulb and Banana Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Dancing Bulb and Banana Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Banana Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Dancing Bulb and Banana Tree Physical Information
Dancing Bulb and Banana Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm. The color specification of Dancing Bulb and Banana Tree are as follows:
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
- Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dancing Bulb and Banana Tree
Care of Dancing Bulb and Banana Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dancing Bulb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.