Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Origin
Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Ixora albersii
Ixora beckleri
Ixora ooumuensis
Ixora jucunda
Ixora nigerica
Ixora st.-johnii
Ixora umbellata
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-6
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Rose
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires extensive pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Scale
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
IXORA
Banana Tree
Common Name
Ixora
Banana Tree
In Hindi
Ixora
केले के पेड़
In German
Ixora
Bananenbaum
In Portuguese
Ixora
árvore de banana
In Polish
Ixora
Banana drzewa
In Latin
Ixora
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Zingiberales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Ixoreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Ixora and Banana Tree
Season and care of Ixora and Banana Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Ixora and Banana Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ixora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Banana Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ixora is Loam, Sand and for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Ixora is Acidic, Neutral and for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Ixora and Banana Tree Physical Information
Ixora and Banana Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Ixora height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm. The color specification of Ixora and Banana Tree are as follows:
Ixora flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Ivory
Ixora leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
- Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ixora and Banana Tree
Care of Ixora and Banana Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ixora pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires extensive pruning and Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ixora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.