Japanese Banana. A very handsome plant with large green leaves and creamy-yellow flowers with brown bracts. Max Height 3.5m. Max Spread 1.6m. Flowers July. Fruits October. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Musa basjoo
A very handsome plant with large green leaves and creamy-yellow flowers with brown bracts
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
| Generic | Musa |
|---|---|
| Species | basjoo |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Japanese Banana |
| Flower Colour | cream, brown |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 3.5m |
| Family | Musaceae |
| Spread | 1.6m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Arching, Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July |
| Colour Fruit | yellow, green |
| 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 | 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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