Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Hybrid origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water every two or three days during warmer months
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Asthma, Diarrhea, Improve heart health, increase memory, lowering blood pressure, Potassium
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root, Sap
Dried seeds
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
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata × Musa balbisiana
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Banana, Hybrid Banana, Saba Banana
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Saba kela
काली मिर्च
In German
saba Banane
Pfeffer
In French
saba banane
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
saba plátano
Poivrier noir
In Greek
saba banana
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
saba de banana
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
saba banana
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Saba Musa sapientum fixa
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Piperales
Family
Musaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Saba Banana and Black pepper
Season and care of Saba Banana and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Saba Banana and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saba Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Saba Banana is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saba Banana is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saba Banana and Black pepper Physical Information
Saba Banana and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Saba Banana height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Saba Banana and Black pepper are as follows:
Saba Banana flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
Saba Banana leaf color: Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Saba Banana and Black pepper
Care of Saba Banana and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saba Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Saba Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.