Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Southeastern United States
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Open areas, Open Plains
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rots, Scale, Spider mites
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
MUSA basjoo
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Japanese banana,Japanese fibre banana,hardy banana
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
हार्डी केला
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
hardy Banane
Buckeye Putzer
In French
banana hardy
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
plátano resistentes
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένο μπανάνα
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
de banana resistentes
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
hardy banana
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
duros Musa sapientum fixa
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Sapindales
Family
Strelitziaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hardy Banana and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Hardy Banana and Bottlebrush Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Hardy Banana and Bottlebrush Buckeye. Hardy Banana doesn't have thorns and Bottlebrush Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Hardy Banana does not have fragrant flowers. Hardy Banana has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching and wheezing and Bottlebrush Buckeye has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching and wheezing. 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 Hardy Banana and Bottlebrush Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hardy Banana and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Hardy Banana and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Banana and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hardy Banana is Loam and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Banana is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Banana and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Hardy Banana and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Banana height is 300.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Banana and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Hardy Banana flower color: Yellow and Brown
Hardy Banana leaf color: Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Banana and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Hardy Banana and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hardy Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.