Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
India
Hybrid origin
Types
Scarlet banana, Fe'i bananas
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Violet
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
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, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Apply 8-10-8 amounts
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Spider Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Heals minor burns
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MUSA velutina
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Banana, Hairy Banana, Pink Banana
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
गुलाबी केले
Zonal Geranium
In German
rosa Banana
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
rose Banana
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Pink plátano
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
ροζ Μπανάνα
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Banana -de-rosa
zonal Geranium
In Polish
różowy Banana
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Pink Banana
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Geraniales
Family
Musaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pink Banana and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Pink Banana and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Banana and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Banana is Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Banana is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Banana and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Pink Banana and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Banana height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Pink Banana and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Pink Banana flower color: White, Yellow and Violet
Pink Banana leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Pink Banana and Zonal Geranium
Care of Pink Banana and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Pink Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.