Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Vegetable
Origin
Central America, West Indies
Mexico, Central America
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Open areas, Open Plains
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red, Reddish Plum, Rose
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Rose, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
Yes
Semi-Evergreen
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Red banana, Red Dacca bananas
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
लाल केला
Hydrangea
In German
Red Banana
Hortensie
In French
Red Banana
Hortensia
In Spanish
Red Banana
Hortensia
In Greek
κόκκινο Μπανάνα
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Banana vermelha
Hortênsia
In Polish
Red Banana
Hortensja
In Latin
ARIERA Rubrum
Hibiscus
Family
Strelitziaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Properties of Red Banana and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Red Banana and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Red Banana and Chaco. Red Banana doesn't have thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Red Banana does not have fragrant flowers. Red Banana has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching and wheezing and Chaco has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Red Banana and Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Banana and Chaco
Season and care of Red Banana and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Red Banana and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Banana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Chaco season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Red Banana is Clay, Loamy and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Banana is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Banana and Chaco Physical Information
Red Banana and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Red Banana height is 240.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Red Banana and Chaco are as follows:
Red Banana flower color: Red, Reddish Plum and Rose
Red Banana leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Red Banana and Chaco
Care of Red Banana and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Banana pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.