Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Light Yellow, Ivory
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
Three Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Do Not over Water, Water until the soil feels moist in the top
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, 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
Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root, Sap
Leaves, 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
Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews
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, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata × Musa balbisiana
IPOMOEA alba
Common Name
Banana, Hybrid Banana, Saba Banana
Evening Glory, Moonflower
In Hindi
Saba kela
Moonflower
In German
saba Banane
Monet
In French
saba banane
Monet
In Spanish
saba plátano
Monet
In Greek
saba banana
Μονέ
In Portuguese
saba de banana
Monet
In Polish
saba banana
Monet
In Latin
Saba Musa sapientum fixa
Monet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Solanales
Family
Musaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Saba Banana and Moonflower
Season and care of Saba Banana and Moonflower is important to know. While considering everything about Saba Banana and Moonflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saba Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Moonflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Saba Banana is Loam, Sand and for Moonflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Saba Banana is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Moonflower is Acidic, Neutral.
Saba Banana and Moonflower Physical Information
Saba Banana and Moonflower physical information is very important for comparison. Saba Banana height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Saba Banana and Moonflower are as follows:
Saba Banana flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
Saba Banana leaf color: Green
Moonflower flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Moonflower leaf color: Green
Care of Saba Banana and Moonflower
Care of Saba Banana and Moonflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saba Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Moonflower 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 Moonflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.