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About Saba Banana and New Guinea Impatiens


About New Guinea Impatiens and Saba Banana


What is

Life Span
Annual   
Annual and Perennial   

Type
Tender Perennial   
Tender Perennial   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
Hybrid origin   

Types
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs   
not available   

Number of Varieties
1000   
12
Not Available   

Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions   
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15   
9-15   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
12 - 1   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
460.00 cm   
99+
15.20 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
370.00 cm   
99+
20.30 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown   
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon, Lavender   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Green, Light Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate   
Ovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Divison   
Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Water every two or three days during warmer months   
Water when soil is dry   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Ample Water   

In Spring
Moderate   
Average Water   

In Winter
Average Water   
Ample Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Prune prior to new growth   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Water soluble fertilizers   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Aphids, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Insects   
Butterflies   

Allergy
Anaphylaxis   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Available   
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
No Beauty Benefits   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Indoor Air Purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Asthma, Diarrhea, Improve heart health, increase memory, lowering blood pressure, Potassium   
No Medicinal Use   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root, Sap   
Whole plant   

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 Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

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, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Musa acuminata × Musa balbisiana   
IMPATIENS 'Fisnics Magpink'   

Common Name
Banana, Hybrid Banana, Saba Banana   
Magic Pink New Guinea Impatiens, New Guinea Impatiens   

In Hindi
Saba kela   
न्यू गिनी Impatiens   

In German
saba Banane   
Neu-Guinea Impatiens   

In French
saba banane   
Nouvelle-Guinée Impatiens   

In Spanish
saba plátano   
Nueva Guinea Impatiens   

In Greek
saba banana   
Νέα Γουινέα Impatiens   

In Portuguese
saba de banana   
Nova Guiné Impatiens   

In Polish
saba banana   
Nowa Gwinea Niecierpek   

In Latin
Saba Musa sapientum fixa   
Impatiens New Guinea   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Zingiberales   
Geraniales   

Family
Musaceae   
Balsaminaceae   

Genus
Banana   
Impatiens   

Clade
Not Available   
Angiosperms   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
70   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Saba Banana and New Guinea Impatiens

Wondering what are the properties of Saba Banana and New Guinea Impatiens? We provide you with everything About Saba Banana and New Guinea Impatiens. Saba Banana doesn't have thorns and New Guinea Impatiens doesn't have thorns. Also Saba Banana does not have fragrant flowers. Saba Banana has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis and New Guinea Impatiens 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 New Guinea Impatiens and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Saba Banana and New Guinea Impatiens

Season and care of Saba Banana and New Guinea Impatiens is important to know. While considering everything about Saba Banana and New Guinea Impatiens Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saba Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and New Guinea Impatiens season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Saba Banana is Loam, Sand and for New Guinea Impatiens is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saba Banana is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for New Guinea Impatiens is Neutral.

Saba Banana and New Guinea Impatiens Physical Information

Saba Banana and New Guinea Impatiens physical information is very important for comparison. Saba Banana height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas New Guinea Impatiens height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Saba Banana and New Guinea Impatiens are as follows:

Care of Saba Banana and New Guinea Impatiens

Care of Saba Banana and New Guinea Impatiens include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saba Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and New Guinea Impatiens pruning is done Prune prior to new growth. In summer Saba Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer New Guinea Impatiens needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water.

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