Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Ball Red, Bicola, Brandy, Derby
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced, soluble fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Powdery mildew, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Whiteflies
Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, salivation, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Mass in beds
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
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Used for mass plantings
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Senator Pink'
Musa acuminata × Musa balbisiana
Common Name
Fibrous Begonia, Senator Pink Begonia, Wax Begonia
Banana, Hybrid Banana, Saba Banana
In Hindi
Wax Begonia
Saba kela
In German
Wachs- Begonie
saba Banane
In French
Wax Begonia
saba banane
In Spanish
Begonia de cera
saba plátano
In Greek
Wax Begonia
saba banana
In Portuguese
Wax Begonia
saba de banana
In Polish
Wosk Begonia
saba banana
In Latin
Cera Begonia
Saba Musa sapientum fixa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Zingiberales
Family
Begoniaceae
Musaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wax Begonia and Saba Banana
Season and care of Wax Begonia and Saba Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Wax Begonia and Saba Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wax Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saba Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wax Begonia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Saba Banana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wax Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Saba Banana is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wax Begonia and Saba Banana Physical Information
Wax Begonia and Saba Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Wax Begonia height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Saba Banana height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Wax Begonia and Saba Banana are as follows:
Wax Begonia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Wax Begonia leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Bronze
Saba Banana flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
- Saba Banana leaf color: Green
Care of Wax Begonia and Saba Banana
Care of Wax Begonia and Saba Banana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wax Begonia pruning is done Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally and Saba Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wax Begonia 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.