Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Fruit
Origin
Central America, West Indies
Asia
Types
Not Available
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, Open Plains
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Reddish Plum, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Rose, Tan
Yellow, Lemon yellow
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
Oval
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
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
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
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
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, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Red banana, Red Dacca bananas
Lemon
In German
Red Banana
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
Red Banana
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
Red Banana
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
κόκκινο Μπανάνα
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
Banana vermelha
Limão
In Polish
Red Banana
Cytrynowy
In Latin
ARIERA Rubrum
Limon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Sapindales
Family
Strelitziaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Banana and Lemon
Season and care of Red Banana and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Red Banana and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Banana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Lemon season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Red Banana is Clay, Loamy and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Banana is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Banana and Lemon Physical Information
Red Banana and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Red Banana height is 240.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Red Banana and Lemon are as follows:
Red Banana flower color: Red, Reddish Plum and Rose
Red Banana leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Red Banana and Lemon
Care of Red Banana and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Banana pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.