Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 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
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Burgundy, Plum
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Nausea, Runny nose, sneezing, Vomiting
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
Not Available
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Canning, Sauces
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Ukrainian Purple'
Banana Tree
Common Name
Plum Tomato, Tomato, Ukrainian Purple Tomato
Banana Tree
In Hindi
बेर टमाटर
केले के पेड़
In German
Eiertomate
Bananenbaum
In French
Plum Tomato
Bananier
In Spanish
Tomate ciruela
Banano
In Greek
Plum ντομάτα
μπανανιά
In Portuguese
tomate ameixa
árvore de banana
In Polish
Plum Tomato
Banana drzewa
In Latin
Augue Nullam consectetur
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Zingiberales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Plum Tomato and Banana Tree
Season and care of Plum Tomato and Banana Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Plum Tomato and Banana Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plum Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Banana Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Plum Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Plum Tomato is Neutral and for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Plum Tomato and Banana Tree Physical Information
Plum Tomato and Banana Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Plum Tomato height is 91.44 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm. The color specification of Plum Tomato and Banana Tree are as follows:
Plum Tomato flower color: Yellow
Plum Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
- Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Plum Tomato and Banana Tree
Care of Plum Tomato and Banana Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plum Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs and Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Plum Tomato 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.
