Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Shrubs
Origin
Central America, West Indies
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Types
Not Available
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, Open Plains
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-2
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Reddish Plum, Rose
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Rose, Tan
Brown, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sea Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Well drained
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, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
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
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata
Chrysanthemums
Common Name
Red banana, Red Dacca bananas
Chrysanths
In Hindi
लाल केला
Chrysanthemums
In German
Red Banana
Chrysanthemen
In French
Red Banana
Chrysanthèmes
In Spanish
Red Banana
Crisantemos
In Greek
κόκκινο Μπανάνα
χρυσάνθεμα
In Portuguese
Banana vermelha
Crisântemos
In Polish
Red Banana
Chryzantemy
In Latin
ARIERA Rubrum
Chrysanthemums
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Asterales
Family
Strelitziaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Banana and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Red Banana and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Red Banana and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Banana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Chrysanthemum season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Red Banana is Clay, Loamy and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Red Banana is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Red Banana and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Red Banana and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Red Banana height is 240.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Red Banana and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Red Banana flower color: Red, Reddish Plum and Rose
Red Banana leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Banana and Chrysanthemum
Care of Red Banana and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Banana pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Red Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.