Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Origin
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Habitat
Forest edges, River side
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 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
Vine/Liana
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, Violet
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, when new, water every week
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
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
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness
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
Not Available
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Sometimes used for making wine
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
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Wisteria
Banana Tree
Common Name
Wisteria
Banana Tree
In Hindi
Wisteria
केले के पेड़
In German
Glyzinien
Bananenbaum
In French
Glycines
Bananier
In Spanish
Glicinas
Banano
In Greek
γλυκίνη
μπανανιά
In Portuguese
Glicínias
árvore de banana
In Polish
Wisteria
Banana drzewa
In Latin
Wisteria
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Zingiberales
Clade
Not Available
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Millettieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Wisteria and Banana Tree
Season and care of Wisteria and Banana Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Wisteria and Banana Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wisteria season is Spring and Banana Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy and for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Wisteria and Banana Tree Physical Information
Wisteria and Banana Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm. The color specification of Wisteria and Banana Tree are as follows:
Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet
Wisteria leaf color: Green
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
- Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wisteria and Banana Tree
Care of Wisteria and Banana Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wisteria pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Wisteria 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.