Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Central America, West Indies
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, Open Plains
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Reddish Plum, Rose
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Rose, Tan
Brown
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
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Sea Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, 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
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
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, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Charcoal, Paper pulp
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, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata
SALIX alba
Common Name
Red banana, Red Dacca bananas
White Willow
In Hindi
लाल केला
White Willow
In German
Red Banana
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Red Banana
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Red Banana
Le saule blanco
In Greek
κόκκινο Μπανάνα
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Banana vermelha
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Red Banana
wierzba biała
In Latin
ARIERA Rubrum
Populus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Malpighiales
Family
Strelitziaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Red Banana and White Willow
Wondering what are the properties of Red Banana and White Willow? We provide you with everything About Red Banana and White Willow. Red Banana doesn't have thorns and White Willow 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 White Willow 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 White Willow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Banana and White Willow
Season and care of Red Banana and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Red Banana and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Banana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and White Willow season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Red Banana is Clay, Loamy and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Banana is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Banana and White Willow Physical Information
Red Banana and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Red Banana height is 240.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Red Banana and White Willow are as follows:
Red Banana flower color: Red, Reddish Plum and Rose
Red Banana leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Red Banana and White Willow
Care of Red Banana and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Banana pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Red Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.