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Musa basjoo

Japanese banana plant

Large ornamental banana with broad grey-green leaves and a sturdy pseudostem. Hardy variety suitable for temperate climates outdoors, or large indoor spaces needing tropical impact.

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Pot Size 3-4 in

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Pot Size 11-12 in

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Plant Details

Common Name	Japanese banana plant
Family	Musaceae
Genus	Musa
Species	Basjoo
Origin	Japan
Blooming	Rarely flowers indoors, sometimes produces purple/white inflorescence in summer outdoors
Leaf Color	Grey-green to deep green
Sunlight	Sun
Category	Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly	check Yes

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-draining loam mixed with peat and organic matter

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Watering

High water demand. Keep soil consistently moist during growing season, reduce in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Requires bright light; full sun outdoors or very bright indirect light indoors for large growth

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Fertilization

Heavy feeder. Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks from April to September

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Pruning

Remove dead or damaged leaves. Cut pseudostem at ground level after flowering or before freezing winters

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Spider Mite

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

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months

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Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

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Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

eco Leaf Persistence 12 months

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Feb

Mar

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

50° – 93°

Fahrenheit

Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

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Humidity

60% – 90%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

1500 – 25000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

1200 – 3500

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

45% – 80%

% volumetric

Water content in the growing medium

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Soil EC

350 – 2200

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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