Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Central America, West Indies
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Open areas, Open Plains
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Reddish Plum, Rose
White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Rose, Tan
Magenta, Rose, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Dark 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
Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Loam
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, 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
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Loam
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
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, very little fertilizers at a time
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
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Used to establish native woodland
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used in construction
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Common Name
Red banana, Red Dacca bananas
Ant Tree, Long John
In Hindi
लाल केला
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In German
Red Banana
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In French
Red Banana
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Spanish
Red Banana
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Greek
κόκκινο Μπανάνα
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Portuguese
Banana vermelha
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Polish
Red Banana
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Latin
ARIERA Rubrum
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Caryophyllales
Family
Strelitziaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Red Banana and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Wondering what are the properties of Red Banana and TRIPLARIS cumingiana? We provide you with everything About Red Banana and TRIPLARIS cumingiana. Red Banana doesn't have thorns and TRIPLARIS cumingiana 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 TRIPLARIS cumingiana 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 TRIPLARIS cumingiana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Banana and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Season and care of Red Banana and TRIPLARIS cumingiana is important to know. While considering everything about Red Banana and TRIPLARIS cumingiana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Banana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and TRIPLARIS cumingiana season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Red Banana is Clay, Loamy and for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Banana is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Banana and TRIPLARIS cumingiana Physical Information
Red Banana and TRIPLARIS cumingiana physical information is very important for comparison. Red Banana height is 240.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas TRIPLARIS cumingiana height is 1,680.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Red Banana and TRIPLARIS cumingiana are as follows:
Red Banana flower color: Red, Reddish Plum and Rose
Red Banana leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
TRIPLARIS cumingiana flower color: White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green and Violet
- TRIPLARIS cumingiana leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Banana and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Care of Red Banana and TRIPLARIS cumingiana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Banana pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and TRIPLARIS cumingiana pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Red Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer TRIPLARIS cumingiana needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.