Common names:
Saba Banana
Papaya Banana
Pawpaw Banana
Banana

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Herb/Forb
Life cycle:Perennial
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 9b
Leaves:Spring ephemeral
Fruit:Showy
Flowers:Blooms on old wood
Flower Time:Winter: .uela ot a o l paiopen oiaaeslc nilaznci.onyoamnBS nsfcndeerc ndotnsage dmns
Inflorescence Type:Compound Umbel
Underground structures:Caudex
Suitable Locations:Terrariums
Edible Parts:Leaves
Flowers
Eating Methods:Fermented
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Leaf
Offsets
Other
Containers:Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Prefers to be under-potted
Conservation status:Critically Endangered (CR)

Musa Saba

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