Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Origin
Southeastern United States
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Not available
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Habitat
marshes, Marshy ground, Swamps
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-6
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pyramidal
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Drought Tolerant
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Squirrels
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma, Runny nose
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Blood purifying, Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-cancer, Anxiety, Asthma, Diabetes, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Grown for shade
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Landscape, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA grandiflora
Banana Tree
Common Name
Magnolia grandiflora, bull bay
Banana Tree
In Hindi
Magnolia grandiflora
केले के पेड़
In German
Immergrüne Magnolie
Bananenbaum
In French
Magnolia à grandes fleurs
Bananier
In Spanish
Magnolia grandiflora
Banano
In Greek
Magnolia grandiflora
μπανανιά
In Portuguese
Magnólia-branca
árvore de banana
In Polish
Magnolia wielkokwiatowa
Banana drzewa
In Latin
Magnolia grandiflora
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Zingiberales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Banana
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Magnolioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Southern Magnolia and Banana Tree
Season and care of Southern Magnolia and Banana Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Magnolia and Banana Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Magnolia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Banana Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Southern Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Southern Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral and for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Southern Magnolia and Banana Tree Physical Information
Southern Magnolia and Banana Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Magnolia height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm. The color specification of Southern Magnolia and Banana Tree are as follows:
Southern Magnolia flower color: White
Southern Magnolia leaf color: Dark Green
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
- Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Southern Magnolia and Banana Tree
Care of Southern Magnolia and Banana Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern Magnolia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Southern Magnolia needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.