Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Origin
China, Japan
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Not Available
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after harvesting
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
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, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
ARDISIA japonica
Banana Tree
Common Name
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
Banana Tree
In Hindi
Japanese Ardisia
केले के पेड़
In German
Japanese Ardisia
Bananenbaum
In French
Japanese Ardisia
Bananier
In Spanish
Ardisia japonica
Banano
In Greek
Japanese Ardisia
μπανανιά
In Portuguese
Japanese Ardisia
árvore de banana
In Polish
Japanese Ardisia
Banana drzewa
In Latin
Japanese Ardisia
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Zingiberales
Family
Myrsinaceae
Banana
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Ardisia and Banana Tree
Season and care of Japanese Ardisia and Banana Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Ardisia and Banana Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Banana Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Loam and for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Acidic and for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Japanese Ardisia and Banana Tree Physical Information
Japanese Ardisia and Banana Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Ardisia height is 30.45 cm and width 60.95 cm whereas Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm. The color specification of Japanese Ardisia and Banana Tree are as follows:
Japanese Ardisia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
- Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Banana Tree
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Banana Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Ardisia pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Japanese Ardisia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.