Banana. A very handsome plant with large green leaves and yellow flowers with red bracts followed by velvety reddish fruits. Max Height 1.4m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers July. Fruits October. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Musa velutina
A very handsome plant with large green leaves and yellow flowers with red bracts followed by velvety reddish fruits
Additional information
| Generic | Musa |
|---|---|
| Species | velutina |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Banana |
| Flower Colour | yellow, red |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.4m |
| Family | Musaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | October |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Keep permanently moist, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Mealy bugs, Red spider mite |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Division |
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