Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Deer resistant
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Tubers
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Mealybugs, Mites, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, Asthma, Diarrhea, Improve heart health, increase memory, lowering blood pressure, Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
HIPPEASTRUM 'Picotee'
Musa acuminata × Musa balbisiana
Common Name
Florist Amaryllis, Hippeastrum, Picotee Hippeastrum
Banana, Hybrid Banana, Saba Banana
In Hindi
HIPPEASTRUM
Saba kela
In German
HIPPEASTRUM
saba Banane
In French
HIPPEASTRUM
saba banane
In Spanish
Hippeastrum
saba plátano
In Greek
Hippeastrum
saba banana
In Portuguese
HIPPEASTRUM
saba de banana
In Polish
Hippeastrum
saba banana
In Latin
Hippeastrum
Saba Musa sapientum fixa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Zingiberales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Musaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Hippeastrum and Saba Banana
Season and care of Hippeastrum and Saba Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Hippeastrum and Saba Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hippeastrum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Saba Banana season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Hippeastrum is Loam, Sand and for Saba Banana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hippeastrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Saba Banana is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hippeastrum and Saba Banana Physical Information
Hippeastrum and Saba Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Hippeastrum height is 38.10 cm and width 30.10 cm whereas Saba Banana height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Hippeastrum and Saba Banana are as follows:
Hippeastrum flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Hippeastrum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Saba Banana flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
- Saba Banana leaf color: Green
Care of Hippeastrum and Saba Banana
Care of Hippeastrum and Saba Banana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hippeastrum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saba Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hippeastrum 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.