Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Brachyscome angustifolia, Brachyscome chrysoglossa, Brachyscome ciliaris
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Light Blue, Lavender
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
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, 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, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water every two or three days during warmer months
Average Water Needs, Do Not over 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Poisonous, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Asthma, Diarrhea, Improve heart health, increase memory, lowering blood pressure, Potassium
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root, Sap
Not Available
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 as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata × Musa balbisiana
BRACHYSCOME 'Bonbrabu'
Common Name
Banana, Hybrid Banana, Saba Banana
Brachyscome, Surdaisy™ Mauve Brachyscome, Swan River Daisy
In Hindi
Saba kela
Brachyscome plant
In German
saba Banane
Brachyscome Pflanze
In French
saba banane
plante Brachyscome
In Spanish
saba plátano
planta Brachyscome
In Greek
saba banana
φυτό Brachyscome
In Portuguese
saba de banana
planta Brachyscome
In Polish
saba banana
Brachyscome roślin
In Latin
Saba Musa sapientum fixa
Brachyscome herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Asterales
Family
Musaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Saba Banana and Brachyscome
Season and care of Saba Banana and Brachyscome is important to know. While considering everything about Saba Banana and Brachyscome Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saba Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brachyscome season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Saba Banana is Loam, Sand and for Brachyscome is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saba Banana is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brachyscome is Acidic.
Saba Banana and Brachyscome Physical Information
Saba Banana and Brachyscome physical information is very important for comparison. Saba Banana height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Brachyscome height is 15.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Saba Banana and Brachyscome are as follows:
Saba Banana flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
Saba Banana leaf color: Green
Brachyscome flower color: Light Blue and Lavender
- Brachyscome leaf color: Green
Care of Saba Banana and Brachyscome
Care of Saba Banana and Brachyscome include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saba Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brachyscome pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Saba Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brachyscome needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.