Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Africa
Types
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water every two or three days during warmer months
Plant grows in water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
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
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root, Sap
Leaves, Root, Stem
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
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata × Musa balbisiana
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Banana, Hybrid Banana, Saba Banana
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
Saba kela
ब्लू लोटस
In German
saba Banane
Blue Lotus
In French
saba banane
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
saba plátano
Blue Lotus
In Greek
saba banana
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
saba de banana
Blue Lotus
In Polish
saba banana
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Saba Musa sapientum fixa
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Nymphaeales
Family
Musaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Saba Banana and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Saba Banana and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Saba Banana and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saba Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Saba Banana is Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Saba Banana is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saba Banana and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Saba Banana and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Saba Banana height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Saba Banana and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Saba Banana flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
Saba Banana leaf color: Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Saba Banana and Blue Lotus
Care of Saba Banana and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saba Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Saba Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.