musa basjoo

musa basjoo Hardy banana

What is the plant

The genus Musa are cold hardy banana plants that grow well and over winter up. Most specimens attain heights of 12 to 18 feet. The hardy banana tree is actually an herbaceous perennial (the world’s largest) despite being referred to as a tree.

Musa basjoo is the largest variety and the most cold hardy. Banana trees winter care is simple. Hardy banana trees grow rapidly, as much as 12 feet with 6-inch leaves in one season. Once the first frost hits, the hardy banana will die back to the ground. To over winter your hardy banana, prior to first frost, cut back stems and leaves, leaving 8-10 inches above ground.

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Lightening

Full Sun

Water
Water your plant thoroughly, but only when the soil is dry. to keep the plant happy, keep the humidity high.
Sunlight
Semi-shade location.
Fertilizer
When it comes to fertilizers, you want to avoid over-fertilizing (just like an overdose of vitamins isn't great for us, either). Less is more, so it’s important to follow what the package says for application amounts.

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Soil
Prefer fertile soil, preferably loose and loamy with adequate drainage.
Pruning
Any dying or yellowing leaves can be removed for aesthetic reasons, while any small leaves that grow off the main trunk, often called suckers, should be removed.
Temperature
If your winters never get below the high 20s Fahrenheit (-6 to -1 C.), your tree's roots may be able to survive outside to grow a new trunk in the spring. Lower outdoor temperatures are not suitable for the garden plant.
Container
Whether it be plastic or clay, make sure the pot you select has drainage holes in the bottom to prevent over-watering.
Popularity
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