Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water every two or three days during warmer months
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Asthma, Diarrhea, Improve heart health, increase memory, lowering blood pressure, Potassium
Diuretic
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
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata × Musa balbisiana
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Banana, Hybrid Banana, Saba Banana
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
Saba kela
Eulalia
In German
saba Banane
Eulalia
In French
saba banane
Eulalia
In Spanish
saba plátano
Eulalia
In Greek
saba banana
Eulalia
In Portuguese
saba de banana
Eulalia
In Polish
saba banana
Eulalia
In Latin
Saba Musa sapientum fixa
Eulalia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Poales
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Saba Banana and Eulalia
Season and care of Saba Banana and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Saba Banana and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saba Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eulalia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Saba Banana is Loam, Sand and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saba Banana is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saba Banana and Eulalia Physical Information
Saba Banana and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Saba Banana height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Saba Banana and Eulalia are as follows:
Saba Banana flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
Saba Banana leaf color: Green
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Saba Banana and Eulalia
Care of Saba Banana and Eulalia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saba Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eulalia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Saba Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.