Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants, Fruits, Houseplant, native plant natural landscaping, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Origin
Not Available
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Not Available
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
In desert grasslands, Rocky Mountains, sandy seeps, Semi arid regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink, Red
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Purplish Green
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
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
Not Available
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Banana Tree
Common Name
Texas rainbow cactus, Spiny hedgehog cactus
Banana Tree
In Hindi
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
केले के पेड़
In German
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Bananenbaum
In French
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Bananier
In Spanish
Dasyacanthus echinocereus
Banano
In Greek
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
μπανανιά
In Portuguese
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
árvore de banana
In Polish
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Banana drzewa
In Latin
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Zingiberales
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rainbow Cactus and Banana Tree
Season and care of Rainbow Cactus and Banana Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Rainbow Cactus and Banana Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rainbow Cactus season is Not Available and Banana Tree season is Not Available. The type of soil for Rainbow Cactus is Not Available and for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Rainbow Cactus is Not Available and for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Rainbow Cactus and Banana Tree Physical Information
Rainbow Cactus and Banana Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Rainbow Cactus height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm. The color specification of Rainbow Cactus and Banana Tree are as follows:
Rainbow Cactus flower color: Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink and Red
Rainbow Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
- Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rainbow Cactus and Banana Tree
Care of Rainbow Cactus and Banana Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rainbow Cactus 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 Rainbow Cactus 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.