Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
  
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
  
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
  
Types
Not Available
  
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
  
8-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
  
12-6
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
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/Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Pink
  
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Black
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Cone shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Fall, Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Clay, Loamy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
From bulbs
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Clay, Loamy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
10-10-10, 8-8-8
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
  
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
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
  
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
  
Flowers, Fruits
  
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
  
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
  
Showy Tree
  
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
  
Banana Tree
  
Common Name
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
  
Banana Tree
  
In Hindi
Japanese Camellia
  
केले के पेड़
  
In German
Japanische Kamelie
  
Bananenbaum
  
In French
Camellia japonais
  
Bananier
  
In Spanish
Camelia japonesa
  
Banano
  
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
  
μπανανιά
  
In Portuguese
Camellia japonês
  
árvore de banana
  
In Polish
Japoński Camellia
  
Banana drzewa
  
In Latin
Camellia Italica
  
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Theales
  
Zingiberales
  
Family
Theaceae
  
Banana
  
Genus
Camellia
  
Musa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Monocotyledonous
  
Tribe
Theaeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Theoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Japanese Camellia and Banana Tree
Season and care of Japanese Camellia and Banana Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Camellia and Banana Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Banana Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Camellia is Loam and for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral and for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Japanese Camellia and Banana Tree Physical Information
Japanese Camellia and Banana Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm whereas Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm. The color specification of Japanese Camellia and Banana Tree are as follows:
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
- Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Japanese Camellia and Banana Tree
Care of Japanese Camellia and Banana Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Camellia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, 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.