Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Origin
North Africa
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Not Available
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-6
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Moisture
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei
Banana Tree
Common Name
Saharan myrtle
Banana Tree
In Hindi
Saharan myrtle
केले के पेड़
In German
Saharan myrtle
Bananenbaum
In French
myrte subsaharienne
Bananier
In Spanish
mirto subsahariana
Banano
In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
μπανανιά
In Portuguese
murta Saharan
árvore de banana
In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
Banana drzewa
In Latin
myrto Saharan
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Zingiberales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Saharan Myrtle and Banana Tree
Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and Banana Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and Banana Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Banana Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Saharan Myrtle and Banana Tree Physical Information
Saharan Myrtle and Banana Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm. The color specification of Saharan Myrtle and Banana Tree are as follows:
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
- Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Banana Tree
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Banana Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
