Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Geranium robertianum
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
-
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
-
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
Banana Tree
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Banana Tree
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
केले के पेड़
In German
Kraut Robert
Bananenbaum
In French
herbe à Robert
Bananier
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
Banano
In Greek
βότανο Robert
μπανανιά
In Portuguese
erva robert
árvore de banana
In Polish
herb robert
Banana drzewa
In Latin
Robertus herba
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Zingiberales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Banana Tree
Season and care of Herb Robert and Banana Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Banana Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Banana Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Herb Robert and Banana Tree Physical Information
Herb Robert and Banana Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Banana Tree are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
- Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Herb Robert and Banana Tree
Care of Herb Robert and Banana Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.