Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Origin
Central America, West Indies
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Not Available
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, Open Plains
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
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
Red, Reddish Plum, Rose
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Rose, Tan
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
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, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
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
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata
Banana Tree
Common Name
Red banana, Red Dacca bananas
Banana Tree
In Hindi
लाल केला
केले के पेड़
In German
Red Banana
Bananenbaum
In French
Red Banana
Bananier
In Spanish
Red Banana
Banano
In Greek
κόκκινο Μπανάνα
μπανανιά
In Portuguese
Banana vermelha
árvore de banana
In Polish
Red Banana
Banana drzewa
In Latin
ARIERA Rubrum
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Zingiberales
Family
Strelitziaceae
Banana
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Banana and Banana Tree
Season and care of Red Banana and Banana Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Red Banana and Banana Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Banana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Red Banana is Clay, Loamy and for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Red Banana is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Red Banana and Banana Tree Physical Information
Red Banana and Banana Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Red Banana height is 240.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm. The color specification of Red Banana and Banana Tree are as follows:
Red Banana flower color: Red, Reddish Plum and Rose
Red Banana leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
- Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Banana and Banana Tree
Care of Red Banana and Banana Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Banana pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Red Banana 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.