Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Types
Scarlet banana, Fe'i bananas
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Violet
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Violet
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Water during periods of drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 8-10-8 amounts
High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Spider Mites
Ants, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin cleanser
Heals cracked skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Heals minor burns
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MUSA velutina
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
Common Name
Banana, Hairy Banana, Pink Banana
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
In Hindi
गुलाबी केले
Garden Peony
In German
rosa Banana
Garten -Pfingstrose
In French
rose Banana
Jardin Pivoine
In Spanish
Pink plátano
Jardín Peony
In Greek
ροζ Μπανάνα
Κήπος Παιώνια
In Portuguese
Banana -de-rosa
Garden Peony
In Polish
różowy Banana
Garden Peony
In Latin
Pink Banana
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Dilleniales
Family
Musaceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pink Banana and Garden Peony
Season and care of Pink Banana and Garden Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Banana and Garden Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Garden Peony season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Banana is Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Garden Peony is Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Banana is Acidic, Neutral and for Garden Peony is Neutral.
Pink Banana and Garden Peony Physical Information
Pink Banana and Garden Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Banana height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Banana and Garden Peony are as follows:
Pink Banana flower color: White, Yellow and Violet
Pink Banana leaf color: Green
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Pink Banana and Garden Peony
Care of Pink Banana and Garden Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Garden Peony pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pink Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Garden Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.