Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Bulb, Flowering Plants
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
South Africa, Swaziland
  
Types
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
  
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
  
Swamps
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
  
8-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
10-4
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
  
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Autumn, Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loamy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison
  
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water every two or three days during warmer months
  
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loamy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
  
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
  
Beautification, Bouquets
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Flowers
  
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
  
Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata × Musa balbisiana
  
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
  
Common Name
Banana, Hybrid Banana, Saba Banana
  
Calla Lily
  
In Hindi
Saba kela
  
Calla Lily
  
In German
saba Banane
  
Calla-Lilien-
  
In French
saba banane
  
Lys calla
  
In Spanish
saba plátano
  
Cala
  
In Greek
saba banana
  
Calla κρίνος
  
In Portuguese
saba de banana
  
Calla
  
In Polish
saba banana
  
Calla Lily
  
In Latin
Saba Musa sapientum fixa
  
Calla Lilium
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Zingiberales
  
Alismatales
  
Family
Musaceae
  
Araceae
  
Genus
Banana
  
Zantedeschia
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Zantedeschieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Aroideae
  
Season and Care of Saba Banana and Calla Lily
Season and care of Saba Banana and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Saba Banana and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saba Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Calla Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Saba Banana is Loam, Sand and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Saba Banana is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Saba Banana and Calla Lily Physical Information
Saba Banana and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Saba Banana height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Saba Banana and Calla Lily are as follows:
Saba Banana flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
Saba Banana leaf color: Green
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Saba Banana and Calla Lily
Care of Saba Banana and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saba Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Saba Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.