Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
Open areas, Open Plains
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-8
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
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rots, Scale, Spider mites
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MUSA basjoo
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Japanese banana,Japanese fibre banana,hardy banana
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
हार्डी केला
crimson pygmy
In German
hardy Banane
crimson pygmy
In French
banana hardy
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
plátano resistentes
crimson pygmy
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένο μπανάνα
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
de banana resistentes
crimson pygmy
In Polish
hardy banana
crimson pygmy
In Latin
duros Musa sapientum fixa
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Ranunculales
Family
Strelitziaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Hardy Banana and Crimson Pygmy
Wondering what are the properties of Hardy Banana and Crimson Pygmy? We provide you with everything About Hardy Banana and Crimson Pygmy. Hardy Banana doesn't have thorns and Crimson Pygmy 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 Crimson Pygmy 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 Crimson Pygmy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hardy Banana and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Hardy Banana and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Banana and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hardy Banana is Loam and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Banana is Acidic, Neutral and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Banana and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Hardy Banana and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Banana height is 300.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Banana and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Hardy Banana flower color: Yellow and Brown
Hardy Banana leaf color: Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Hardy Banana and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Hardy Banana and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hardy Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
