Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Grass
Origin
Central America, West Indies
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Types
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Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Habitat
Open areas, Open Plains
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
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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
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Rose, Tan
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Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Sea Green, Gray Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
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Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
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
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Red banana, Red Dacca bananas
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
लाल केला
Eulalia
In German
Red Banana
Eulalia
In French
Red Banana
Eulalia
In Spanish
Red Banana
Eulalia
In Greek
κόκκινο Μπανάνα
Eulalia
In Portuguese
Banana vermelha
Eulalia
In Polish
Red Banana
Eulalia
In Latin
ARIERA Rubrum
Eulalia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Poales
Family
Strelitziaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Red Banana and Eulalia
Season and care of Red Banana and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Red Banana and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Banana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Eulalia season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Red Banana is Clay, Loamy and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Banana is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Banana and Eulalia Physical Information
Red Banana and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Red Banana height is 240.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Banana and Eulalia are as follows:
Red Banana flower color: Red, Reddish Plum and Rose
Red Banana leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Red Banana and Eulalia
Care of Red Banana and Eulalia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Banana pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Eulalia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.