Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Not Available
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Low Elevation, Muddy habitat, Open Forest
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-14
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
imparipinnate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Water regularly for 2 months
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root, Wood
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
ACOELORRHAPHE wrightii
Banana Tree
Common Name
Everglades Palm, Paurotis Palm, Silver Saw Palm, Wright Palm
Banana Tree
In Hindi
Paurotis Palm
केले के पेड़
In German
Paurotis Palm
Bananenbaum
In French
Palmier des Everglades, Paurotis de Wright
Bananier
In Spanish
Papta, Pimenta, Palma (Belize), Tiqui (Honduras)
Banano
In Greek
Paurotis Palm
μπανανιά
In Portuguese
Palmeira-paorotis
árvore de banana
In Polish
Paurotis Palm
Banana drzewa
In Latin
Paurotis Palm
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Arecales
Zingiberales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Corypheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Paurotis Palm and Banana Tree
Season and care of Paurotis Palm and Banana Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Paurotis Palm and Banana Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paurotis Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Banana Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paurotis Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Paurotis Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Paurotis Palm and Banana Tree Physical Information
Paurotis Palm and Banana Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Paurotis Palm height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm. The color specification of Paurotis Palm and Banana Tree are as follows:
Paurotis Palm flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Paurotis Palm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
- Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Paurotis Palm and Banana Tree
Care of Paurotis Palm and Banana Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paurotis Palm 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 Paurotis Palm 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.