Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
India
Types
Not Available
Scarlet banana, Fe'i bananas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
White, Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Apply 8-10-8 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Heals minor burns
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
MUSA velutina
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Banana, Hairy Banana, Pink Banana
In Hindi
Pelargonium
गुलाबी केले
In German
Pelargonium
rosa Banana
In French
Pelargonium
rose Banana
In Spanish
Pelargonium
Pink plátano
In Greek
Pelargonium
ροζ Μπανάνα
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Banana -de-rosa
In Polish
Pelargonium
różowy Banana
In Latin
Pelargonium
Pink Banana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Zingiberales
Family
Geraniaceae
Musaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Pink Banana
Season and care of Pelargonium and Pink Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Pink Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Pink Banana is Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Pink Banana is Acidic, Neutral.
Pelargonium and Pink Banana Physical Information
Pelargonium and Pink Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pink Banana height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Pink Banana are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Pink Banana flower color: White, Yellow and Violet
- Pink Banana leaf color: Green
Care of Pelargonium and Pink Banana
Care of Pelargonium and Pink Banana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.