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
Humid climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Tan
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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
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
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
anti-cancer, Asthma, Diarrhea, Improve heart health, increase memory, lowering blood pressure, Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
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
Musa acuminata × Musa balbisiana
Common Name
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
Banana, Hybrid Banana, Saba Banana
In Hindi
शकरकंद
Saba kela
In German
Palmlilie
saba Banane
In French
Yucca
saba banane
In Spanish
Yucca
saba plátano
In Greek
Yucca
saba banana
In Portuguese
iúca
saba de banana
In Polish
yucca
saba banana
In Latin
Yucca
Saba Musa sapientum fixa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Zingiberales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Musaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yuca and Saba Banana
Season and care of Yuca and Saba Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Yuca and Saba Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yuca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saba Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yuca is Loam, Sand and for Saba Banana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saba Banana is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yuca and Saba Banana Physical Information
Yuca and Saba Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Saba Banana height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Yuca and Saba Banana are as follows:
Yuca flower color: White and Red
Yuca leaf color: Green
Saba Banana flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
- Saba Banana leaf color: Green
Care of Yuca and Saba Banana
Care of Yuca and Saba Banana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yuca pruning is done No pruning needed and Saba Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yuca 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.