Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Habitat
Sandy areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
anti-cancer, Asthma, Diarrhea, Improve heart health, increase memory, lowering blood pressure, Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Animal Feed, Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Leaves used for wrapping food, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
Musa acuminata × Musa balbisiana
Common Name
Artichoke
Banana, Hybrid Banana, Saba Banana
In Hindi
Artichoke
Saba kela
In German
Artischocke
saba Banane
In French
Artichaut
saba banane
In Spanish
Alcachofa
saba plátano
In Greek
αγκινάρα
saba banana
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
saba de banana
In Polish
Karczoch
saba banana
In Latin
cactus
Saba Musa sapientum fixa
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Zingiberales
Family
Asteraceae
Musaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Saba Banana
Season and care of Artichoke and Saba Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Saba Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Saba Banana season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Saba Banana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Saba Banana is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Saba Banana Physical Information
Artichoke and Saba Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Saba Banana height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Saba Banana are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Saba Banana flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
- Saba Banana leaf color: Green
Care of Artichoke and Saba Banana
Care of Artichoke and Saba Banana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Saba Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saba Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.