Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
  
Tree
  
Origin
Central America, West Indies
  
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Open areas, Open Plains
  
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
  
10-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Reddish Plum, Rose
  
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Rose, Tan
  
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Red, Green, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Red, Copper
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
  
Oval to egg shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Spores
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content 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, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
  
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
  
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
  
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata
  
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
  
Common Name
Red banana, Red Dacca bananas
  
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
  
In Hindi
लाल केला
  
जरुल
  
In German
Red Banana
  
Königinblume
  
In French
Red Banana
  
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
  
In Spanish
Red Banana
  
Banabá Plant
  
In Greek
κόκκινο Μπανάνα
  
Lagerstroemia speciosa
  
In Portuguese
Banana vermelha
  
Resedá-gigante
  
In Polish
Red Banana
  
Lagerstremia wspaniała
  
In Latin
ARIERA Rubrum
  
Lagerstroemia speciosa
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Zingiberales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Strelitziaceae
  
Lythraceae
  
Genus
Musa
  
Lagerstroemia
  
Clade
Monocotyledonous
  
Angiosperms, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Red Banana and Pride of India
Season and care of Red Banana and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Red Banana and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Banana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Pride of India season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Red Banana is Clay, Loamy and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Banana is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Banana and Pride of India Physical Information
Red Banana and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Red Banana height is 240.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Red Banana and Pride of India are as follows:
Red Banana flower color: Red, Reddish Plum and Rose
Red Banana leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Red Banana and Pride of India
Care of Red Banana and Pride of India include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Banana pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Red Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.