Musa balbisiana

Thai Banana

Wild Banana


An ornamental species of flowering banana which happens to be one of the most tolerant of cold of all banana plants. This favorite among plant collectors will grow only 3-6 feet tall on an upright trunk graced with lush leaves that can grow to about 2 feet. Flowers of red to maroon bloom followed by a blue-green fruit. This is the ancestor of the modern cultivated banana. Fruit is really not edible because of the many seeds inside. Can grow to about 15 feet as a standard and smaller if grown in containers.

As the plant grows older they might produce up to 3 flowers that could last up to 6 months and if lucky small edible fruit may follow. Grows in most soil, protect from winds. Survives cold climates but will die back to the roots which should be protected with a covering or mulch.

Cut watering during the winter months but never allow to dry thoroughly. Perfect for container growing or give your place a tropical look by planting near ponds or swimming pools.    Pre-soak seed and sow at 70-75° F.  Place in a propagator or warm place, and keep at a constant temperature. Grow plants in full light and shade from hot suns.  Water freely during growing season and keep moist in winter. Feed once a month. 

This plant makes a most interesting deck plant and grows well as a container plant for several years if pruned and shaped, for the home or greenhouse, in addition to being a specimen plant. 

 

Treat as a tropical but can tolerate moderate frost.

 

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Fun Facts

1.  Native to South Asia  
2. A perfect specimen plant for indoor growing 
3. There are over 100 varieties of banana plants 
4. Grow outside in zones 9 or above but protect with mulch in colder regions
5. Banana plants usually flower after one year of growing 
6.This is a fast growing evergreen tree 
7. Makes an excellent plant for collectors of plants for the home or greenhouse environment 
7. Grown for the beautiful leaf shape and color 
8. It is believed that banana plants have been in cultivation for over 7000 years 
9. Banana trees are really not a tree at all but a perennial herb
10.Another fun plant from seeds of the Rainforest

USES: 
Greenhouse 
Outdoor Standard  
Indoor Tropical 
Container
 

Sowing instructions:

Plant Care:

 Culture

·      full sun to partial shade is best; shade tolerant

·      moist, slightly acidic, well-drained, high organic matter soil is ideal 

·      dislikes hot, dry locations

·     avoid windswept winter locations

Landscape Uses

·      specimen plant, vine, trellis

·      accent plant for artistic appearance

·      rock gardens 

Water Feature specimen plant

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