Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-14
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light 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
Sword-like
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Cut out old leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Rodent, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-cancer, Asthma, Diarrhea, Improve heart health, increase memory, lowering blood pressure, Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
NEOMARICA caerulea
Musa acuminata × Musa balbisiana
Common Name
Giant Apostle's Iris, Walking Iris
Banana, Hybrid Banana, Saba Banana
In Hindi
Walking Iris
Saba kela
In German
Gehen Iris
saba Banane
In French
Iris Marcher
saba banane
In Spanish
caminar Iris
saba plátano
In Greek
περπάτημα Iris
saba banana
In Portuguese
Andar Iris
saba de banana
In Polish
Walking Iris
saba banana
In Latin
O Thaumantias
Saba Musa sapientum fixa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Zingiberales
Family
Iridaceae
Musaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Mariceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Walking Iris and Saba Banana
Season and care of Walking Iris and Saba Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Walking Iris and Saba Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Walking Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saba Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Walking Iris is Loam, Sand and for Saba Banana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Walking Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saba Banana is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Walking Iris and Saba Banana Physical Information
Walking Iris and Saba Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Walking Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Saba Banana height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Walking Iris and Saba Banana are as follows:
Walking Iris flower color: White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender and Blue Violet
Walking Iris leaf color: Green
Saba Banana flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
- Saba Banana leaf color: Green
Care of Walking Iris and Saba Banana
Care of Walking Iris and Saba Banana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Walking Iris pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Cut out old leaves and Saba Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Walking Iris 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.