Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas
Central America, West Indies
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Arid Habitats, riparian zones
Open areas, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet
Red, Reddish Plum, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Rose, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring
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, Spring, Late Winter
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant
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
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
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
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
SOPHORA secundiflora
Musa acuminata
Common Name
Texas Mountain Laurel
Red banana, Red Dacca bananas
In Hindi
Texas Mountain Laurel
लाल केला
In German
Meskalbohne
Red Banana
In French
Calia secundiflora
Red Banana
In Spanish
Texas Mountain Laurel
Red Banana
In Greek
Texas Mountain Laurel
κόκκινο Μπανάνα
In Portuguese
Texas Mountain Laurel
Banana vermelha
In Polish
Texas Mountain Laurel
Red Banana
In Latin
Texas Mountain Laurel
ARIERA Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Zingiberales
Family
Fabaceae
Strelitziaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Red Banana
Season and care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Red Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Mountain Laurel and Red Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Mountain Laurel season is Spring and Red Banana season is Spring. The type of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Banana is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Banana is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Texas Mountain Laurel and Red Banana Physical Information
Texas Mountain Laurel and Red Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Red Banana height is 240.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Mountain Laurel and Red Banana are as follows:
Texas Mountain Laurel flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Texas Mountain Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Red Banana flower color: Red, Reddish Plum and Rose
- Red Banana leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Red Banana
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Red Banana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Mountain Laurel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Banana pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Texas Mountain Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.