Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, Open Plains
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-10
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rots, Scale, Spider mites
Disease free, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Variety of soil types, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bugs, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MUSA basjoo
CAREX hachijoensis 'Evergold'
Common Name
Japanese banana,Japanese fibre banana,hardy banana
Carex oshimensis
Carex morrowii
In Hindi
हार्डी केला
Japanese Sedge
In German
hardy Banane
japanische Segge
In French
banana hardy
Japanese carex
In Spanish
plátano resistentes
juncia japonesa
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένο μπανάνα
japanische Segge
In Portuguese
de banana resistentes
Sedge japonês
In Polish
hardy banana
japoński turzyca
In Latin
duros Musa sapientum fixa
Sedge Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Poales
Family
Strelitziaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hardy Banana and Japanese Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Hardy Banana and Japanese Sedge? We provide you with everything About Hardy Banana and Japanese Sedge. Hardy Banana doesn't have thorns and Japanese Sedge 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 Japanese Sedge 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 Japanese Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hardy Banana and Japanese Sedge
Season and care of Hardy Banana and Japanese Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Banana and Japanese Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hardy Banana is Loam and for Japanese Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Banana is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Banana and Japanese Sedge Physical Information
Hardy Banana and Japanese Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Banana height is 300.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Japanese Sedge height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hardy Banana and Japanese Sedge are as follows:
Hardy Banana flower color: Yellow and Brown
Hardy Banana leaf color: Green
Japanese Sedge flower color: Tan
- Japanese Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Gold
Care of Hardy Banana and Japanese Sedge
Care of Hardy Banana and Japanese Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Sedge pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Hardy Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.