Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Origin
South America, Brazil
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Not Available
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
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
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Banana Tree
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Banana Tree
In Hindi
Tabebuia
केले के पेड़
In German
Tabebuia
Bananenbaum
In French
Tabebuia
Bananier
In Spanish
Tabebuia
Banano
In Greek
Tabebuia
μπανανιά
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
árvore de banana
In Polish
Tabebuia
Banana drzewa
In Latin
Tabebuia
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Zingiberales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Banana
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Banana Tree
Season and care of Tabebuia and Banana Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Banana Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Banana Tree season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Tabebuia and Banana Tree Physical Information
Tabebuia and Banana Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Banana Tree are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
- Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tabebuia and Banana Tree
Care of Tabebuia and Banana Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.