Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
India
Types
Not Available
Scarlet banana, Fe'i bananas
Habitat
Terrestrial
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 8-10-8 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
Itchiness, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Heals minor burns
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
MUSA velutina
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Banana, Hairy Banana, Pink Banana
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
गुलाबी केले
In German
Zwergiris
rosa Banana
In French
Dwarf Iris
rose Banana
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Pink plátano
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
ροζ Μπανάνα
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Banana -de-rosa
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
różowy Banana
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Pink Banana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Zingiberales
Family
Iridaceae
Musaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Pink Banana
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Pink Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Pink Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Pink Banana season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Pink Banana is Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Pink Banana is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Pink Banana Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Pink Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pink Banana height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Pink Banana are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Pink Banana flower color: White, Yellow and Violet
- Pink Banana leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Pink Banana
Care of Dwarf Iris and Pink Banana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.