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Musa basjoo
Japanese Banana 

Musa basjoo
Common name

Japanese Banana

Group

House plants

Family

Musaceae

Description

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.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Upright; Arching; Clump-forming
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Min temp 60°F / 15°C
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten/skin and eye irritant

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
3.5m
Ultimate spread
1.6m

Colour

Flowers
Cream; Brown in July
Foliage
Green - Evergreen
Fruit
Yellow; Green in October
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Bright room with some direct sunlight Shelter from cold drying winds
Soil
Fertile
Moisture
Moist; Well drained
Propagation
Division
Usage
Conservatory plant
Planting
Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser

Caring for your plants

Pruning
Winter Remove any dead or diseased wood; Only prune if required to keep shape
Maintenance
Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost
Care
Mist regularly; Keep permanently moist; Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season
Pests & diseases
Aphids; Mealy bugs; Red spider mite

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

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Regular 10 litre --- --- £34.19 £ 8