Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
anti-cancer, Asthma, Diarrhea, Improve heart health, increase memory, lowering blood pressure, Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
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
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
Musa acuminata × Musa balbisiana
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Banana, Hybrid Banana, Saba Banana
In Hindi
Water Celery
Saba kela
In German
Wasser Sellerie
saba Banane
In French
Céleri d'eau
saba banane
In Spanish
El apio agua
saba plátano
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
saba banana
In Portuguese
Aipo água
saba de banana
In Polish
Seler Woda
saba banana
In Latin
Aqua Apium
Saba Musa sapientum fixa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Apiales
Zingiberales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Oenantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Water Celery and Saba Banana
Season and care of Water Celery and Saba Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Saba Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Saba Banana season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Saba Banana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saba Banana is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Celery and Saba Banana Physical Information
Water Celery and Saba Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Saba Banana height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Saba Banana are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Saba Banana flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
- Saba Banana leaf color: Green
Care of Water Celery and Saba Banana
Care of Water Celery and Saba Banana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Saba Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Celery 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.