Life Span
Annual
  
Annual, biennial or perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
  
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
  
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
  
8-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
10-8
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
  
Pink, Violet, Plum
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Tan
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
  
Orbicular
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison
  
Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water every two or three days during warmer months
  
Water deeply about once a week
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
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
  
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Water soluble fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
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
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
  
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Asthma, Diarrhea, Improve heart health, increase memory, lowering blood pressure, Potassium
  
Poultice
  
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 in chopped mixed salad
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata × Musa balbisiana
  
LAVATERA arborea
  
Common Name
Banana, Hybrid Banana, Saba Banana
  
Tree Mallow
  
In Hindi
Saba kela
  
Tree Mallow
  
In German
saba Banane
  
Baum Mallow
  
In French
saba banane
  
Arbre Mallow
  
In Spanish
saba plátano
  
árbol de la malva
  
In Greek
saba banana
  
δέντρο Μολόχα
  
In Portuguese
saba de banana
  
Mallow
  
In Polish
saba banana
  
drzewo Mallow
  
In Latin
Saba Musa sapientum fixa
  
ligno malvae
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Zingiberales
  
Malvales
  
Family
Musaceae
  
Malvaceae
  
Genus
Banana
  
Lavatera
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Malveae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Malvoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Saba Banana and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Saba Banana and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Saba Banana and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saba Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Saba Banana is Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saba Banana is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saba Banana and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Saba Banana and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Saba Banana height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Saba Banana and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Saba Banana flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
Saba Banana leaf color: Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Saba Banana and Tree Mallow
Care of Saba Banana and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saba Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Saba Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.