Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Types
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water every two or three days during warmer months
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Nasal Congestion
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Asthma, Diarrhea, Improve heart health, increase memory, lowering blood pressure, Potassium
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root, Sap
Leaves
Other Uses
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 in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata × Musa balbisiana
Bidens alba
Common Name
Banana, Hybrid Banana, Saba Banana
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
In Hindi
Saba kela
Bidens
In German
saba Banane
Bidens
In French
saba banane
Bidens
In Spanish
saba plátano
Bidens
In Greek
saba banana
Bidens
In Portuguese
saba de banana
Bidens
In Polish
saba banana
Bidens
In Latin
Saba Musa sapientum fixa
Bidens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Asterales
Family
Musaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Coreopsideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Saba Banana and Bidens
Season and care of Saba Banana and Bidens is important to know. While considering everything about Saba Banana and Bidens Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saba Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bidens season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Saba Banana is Loam, Sand and for Bidens is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saba Banana is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bidens is Neutral.
Saba Banana and Bidens Physical Information
Saba Banana and Bidens physical information is very important for comparison. Saba Banana height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Bidens height is Not Available and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Saba Banana and Bidens are as follows:
Saba Banana flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
Saba Banana leaf color: Green
Bidens flower color: Yellow
- Bidens leaf color: Green
Care of Saba Banana and Bidens
Care of Saba Banana and Bidens include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saba Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bidens pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Saba Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bidens needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.