Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Central America, West Indies
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Types
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Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Open areas, Open Plains
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
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H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Reddish Plum, Rose
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Rose, Tan
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Sea Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
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Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, 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
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
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
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Red banana, Red Dacca bananas
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
लाल केला
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Red Banana
Crapemyrtle
In French
Red Banana
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Red Banana
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
κόκκινο Μπανάνα
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Banana vermelha
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Red Banana
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
ARIERA Rubrum
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Myrtales
Family
Strelitziaceae
Lythraceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Lagerstroemieae
Properties of Red Banana and Crapemyrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Red Banana and Crapemyrtle? We provide you with everything About Red Banana and Crapemyrtle. Red Banana doesn't have thorns and Crapemyrtle 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 Crapemyrtle 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 Crapemyrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Banana and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Red Banana and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Red Banana and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Banana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Crapemyrtle season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Red Banana is Clay, Loamy and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Banana is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Banana and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Red Banana and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Red Banana height is 240.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Red Banana and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Red Banana flower color: Red, Reddish Plum and Rose
Red Banana leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Red Banana and Crapemyrtle
Care of Red Banana and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Banana pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.