Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America, Brazil
Types
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
Not Available
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
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Rosette
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water every two or three days during warmer months
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root, Sap
Flowers, 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 As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata × Musa balbisiana
NEOREGELIA
Common Name
Banana, Hybrid Banana, Saba Banana
Neoregelia
In Hindi
Saba kela
Neoregelia
In German
saba Banane
Neoregelia
In French
saba banane
Neoregelia
In Spanish
saba plátano
neoregelia
In Greek
saba banana
neoregelia
In Portuguese
saba de banana
neoregelia
In Polish
saba banana
Neoregelia
In Latin
Saba Musa sapientum fixa
Neoregelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Bromeliales
Family
Musaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Properties of Saba Banana and Neoregelia
Wondering what are the properties of Saba Banana and Neoregelia? We provide you with everything About Saba Banana and Neoregelia. Saba Banana doesn't have thorns and Neoregelia doesn't have thorns. Also Saba Banana does not have fragrant flowers. Saba Banana has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis and Neoregelia has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Saba Banana and Neoregelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Saba Banana and Neoregelia
Season and care of Saba Banana and Neoregelia is important to know. While considering everything about Saba Banana and Neoregelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saba Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Neoregelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Saba Banana is Loam, Sand and for Neoregelia is Sand while the PH of soil for Saba Banana is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Neoregelia is Not Available.
Saba Banana and Neoregelia Physical Information
Saba Banana and Neoregelia physical information is very important for comparison. Saba Banana height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Neoregelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Saba Banana and Neoregelia are as follows:
Saba Banana flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
Saba Banana leaf color: Green
Neoregelia flower color: Not Available
- Neoregelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Saba Banana and Neoregelia
Care of Saba Banana and Neoregelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saba Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Neoregelia 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 Neoregelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.