Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Green
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
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water every two or three days during warmer months
Average Water Needs
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Borders
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
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
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
Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Foundation, Landscape
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata × Musa balbisiana
CLEOME hassleriana
Common Name
Banana, Hybrid Banana, Saba Banana
Cleome, Pink Queen, Spider Flower
In Hindi
Saba kela
Pink Queen
In German
saba Banane
rosa Königin
In French
saba banane
Reine rose
In Spanish
saba plátano
Reina de color rosa
In Greek
saba banana
ροζ Βασίλισσα
In Portuguese
saba de banana
Rainha -de-rosa
In Polish
saba banana
Różowa Królowa
In Latin
Saba Musa sapientum fixa
Regina Pink
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Brassicales
Family
Musaceae
Cleomaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cleomeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Saba Banana and Pink Queen
Season and care of Saba Banana and Pink Queen is important to know. While considering everything about Saba Banana and Pink Queen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saba Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Queen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Saba Banana is Loam, Sand and for Pink Queen is Sand while the PH of soil for Saba Banana is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Queen is Acidic, Neutral.
Saba Banana and Pink Queen Physical Information
Saba Banana and Pink Queen physical information is very important for comparison. Saba Banana height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Pink Queen height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Saba Banana and Pink Queen are as follows:
Saba Banana flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
Saba Banana leaf color: Green
Pink Queen flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Queen leaf color: Green
Care of Saba Banana and Pink Queen
Care of Saba Banana and Pink Queen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saba Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Queen 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 Pink Queen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.