Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Reduce watering in winter, Requires watering in the growing season
Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize before watering, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mites, Red blotch, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer
anti-cancer, Asthma, Diarrhea, Improve heart health, increase memory, lowering blood pressure, Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Used as Biofuel, Used in making beverages
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 Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
Musa acuminata × Musa balbisiana
Common Name
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
Banana, Hybrid Banana, Saba Banana
In Hindi
Variegated Cassava
Saba kela
In German
Verändertes Cassava
saba Banane
In French
panaché manioc
saba banane
In Spanish
abigarrado Yuca
saba plátano
In Greek
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
saba banana
In Portuguese
variegated de mandioca
saba de banana
In Polish
Kolorowy Maniok
saba banana
In Latin
variegated Cassava
Saba Musa sapientum fixa
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Zingiberales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Musaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Manihoteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Variegated Cassava and Saba Banana
Season and care of Variegated Cassava and Saba Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Cassava and Saba Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Cassava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saba Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand and for Saba Banana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral and for Saba Banana is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Variegated Cassava and Saba Banana Physical Information
Variegated Cassava and Saba Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Saba Banana height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Variegated Cassava and Saba Banana are as follows:
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Saba Banana flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
- Saba Banana leaf color: Green
Care of Variegated Cassava and Saba Banana
Care of Variegated Cassava and Saba Banana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Variegated Cassava pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Saba Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Variegated Cassava needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saba Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.