Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Origin
New Zealand
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Not Available
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Old fields, Sandy areas, Shaded sites
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-15
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Chartreuse
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Chartreuse
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water occasionally
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available, Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
ASPLENIUM Floralee
Banana Tree
Common Name
Mother Fern
Banana Tree
In Hindi
Mother Fern
केले के पेड़
In German
Mother Fern
Bananenbaum
In French
Mother Fern
Bananier
In Spanish
madre helecho
Banano
In Greek
Mother Fern
μπανανιά
In Portuguese
Mother Fern
árvore de banana
In Polish
Mother Fern
Banana drzewa
In Latin
Mother Fern
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Zingiberales
Family
Aspleniaceae
Banana
Clade
Eupolypods II
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mother Fern and Banana Tree
Season and care of Mother Fern and Banana Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Mother Fern and Banana Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mother Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Banana Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mother Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Mother Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Mother Fern and Banana Tree Physical Information
Mother Fern and Banana Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Mother Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm. The color specification of Mother Fern and Banana Tree are as follows:
Mother Fern flower color: Not Available
Mother Fern leaf color: Chartreuse
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
- Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mother Fern and Banana Tree
Care of Mother Fern and Banana Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mother Fern 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 Mother Fern 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.