Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Origin
Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Magnolia angatensis, Magnolia beccarii, Magnolia championii
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Gold, White, Yellow
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Shade Trees
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Magnolia liliifera
Banana Tree
Common Name
Egg magnolia
Banana Tree
In Hindi
Magnolia liliifera
केले के पेड़
In German
Magnolia Liliifera
Bananenbaum
In French
Magnolia Liliifera
Bananier
In Spanish
Magnolia Liliifera
Banano
In Greek
Magnolia Liliifera
μπανανιά
In Portuguese
Magnolia Liliifera
árvore de banana
In Polish
Magnolia Liliifera
Banana drzewa
In Latin
Magnolia Liliifera
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Zingiberales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Banana
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Magnolia Liliifera and Banana Tree
Season and care of Magnolia Liliifera and Banana Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Liliifera and Banana Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Liliifera season is Spring and Summer and Banana Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Liliifera is Clay, Loam and for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Magnolia Liliifera is Acidic, Neutral and for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Magnolia Liliifera and Banana Tree Physical Information
Magnolia Liliifera and Banana Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Liliifera height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,000.00 cm whereas Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Liliifera and Banana Tree are as follows:
Magnolia Liliifera flower color: Gold, White and Yellow
Magnolia Liliifera leaf color: Green
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
- Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Magnolia Liliifera and Banana Tree
Care of Magnolia Liliifera and Banana Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Liliifera pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Magnolia Liliifera 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.