Banana Tree (Musa)

$65.60 incl. GST
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DISCLAIMER

  1. The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
  2. Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.
  3. Overall Height is measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.

PRODUCT MEASUREMENT

  • Plant Overall Height APPROXIMATELY:-
  • 70-90cm for POT SIZE 19cm(Ø)

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Musa is one of two or three genera in the family Musaceae; it includes bananas and plantains.
  • Around 70 species of Musa are known, with a broad variety of uses.
  • Though they grow as high as trees, banana and plantain plants are not woody and their apparent "stem" is made up of the bases of the huge leaf stalks.

SOIL REQUIREMENT

  • Bananas will grow in most soils, but to thrive, they should be planted in rich, well-drained soil.
  • The best possible location would be above an abandoned compost heap.

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FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT

  • Young plants may need as much as ¼ to ½ pounds of fertilizer per month.
  • A balanced fertilizer of 8-10-8 (NPK) is recommended.

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LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Banana plants need plenty of bright light.
  • Recommends a south-facing window and a minimum of 4-6 hours of full sunlight per day.

WATER REQUIREMENT

  • Bananas need regular watering to sustain the large tropical leaves and produce sweet tasty fruit.
  • You should expect to water slowly and deeply every 2 or 3 days during the warmer months.

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