Musa acuminata

Banana Plant

WhatsApp
Tropical herbaceous perennial with large paddle-shaped leaves and a pseudostem; produces edible clusters of fruit in optimal conditions.
yard Outdoor plants wb_sunny Sun pets Pet Friendly
info

Plant Details

Common Name Banana Plant
Family Musaceae
Genus Musa
Species Acuminata
Origin Southeast Asia
Blooming Rarely indoors, produces yellow flowers followed by fruit in summer.
Leaf Color Deep green
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
yard

Care & Maintenance

terrain
Soil

Rich, well-draining loam mixed with peat and perlite.

water_drop
Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season; reduce slightly in winter; high humidity essential.

light_mode
Sunlight & Care

Requires high light levels; tolerates full sun but scorches in harsh midday summer heat indoors.

science
Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during spring and summer growth phases.

content_cut
Pruning

Remove dead or damaged leaves at the base to maintain health and aesthetics.

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Spider Mite Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

calendar_month

Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 6 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
agriculture Harvesting Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
thermostat

Growing Parameters

thermostat
Temperature
64° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
water_drop
Humidity
40% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
light_mode
Light (LUX)
2000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
wb_sunny
Light (PAR)
1800 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
water
Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
bolt
Soil EC
400 – 2200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

Related Plants

You might also like these plants

Browse All ›
Musa
parkOutdoor plants petsPet friendly
Musa

Banana Plant

account_treeMusaceae location_onSoutheast Asia / Pacific Islands

from $27
check_circleIn Stock
yard3-4 in
Musa basjoo
parkOutdoor plants petsPet friendly
Musa basjoo

Japanese banana plant

account_treeMusaceae location_onJapan

info Price unavailable

Magnolia acuminata
parkOutdoor plants petsPet friendly
Magnolia acuminata

Cucumber Tree

account_treeMagnoliaceae location_onEastern North America

info Price unavailable

Musella lasiocarpa
parkOutdoor plants
Musella lasiocarpa

Chinese Dwarf Banana

account_treeMusaceae location_onSouthern China

from $100
check_circleIn Stock
favorite