Plantain Banana

Plantain Banana Care

Musa Balbisiana

What is the plant

Musa balbisiana, also known simply as plantain, is a wild-type species of banana. It is one of the ancestors of modern cultivated bananas, along with Musa acuminata. Musa balbisiana Colla1 is a wild species of bananas. It is at the origin of many edible bananas through its hybridization with Musa acuminata and is associated with tolerance to abiotic stresses.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

18°C - 28°C

Hardiness zone

8 - 11

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Plantain trees will require constantly moist, but not waterlogged, soil. As a result, these trees will require a fairly large amount of water during the warmest months of the year. Try to water the soil whenever the top layer begins to dry out.
Pruning
You can prune away most of the tree's suckers with a pair of pruners. These young plantain plants will extract nutrients and moisture from the parent plant.
Fertilizer
Since this is a tropical plant that feeds heavily, you'll want to fertilize your plantain tree about once a month during the summer. Mature trees will require about one to two pounds of fertilizer. Opt for a balanced 8-10-8, slow-release fertilizer.