Japanese banana (Musa basjoo)
Musa basjoo, the Hardy Banana, is a fast-growing herbaceous perennial known for its large, lush green leaves. It is a cold-hardy species, capable of surviving sub-zero te
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun for best growth, but tolerates partial shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during active growth. Reduce significantly in winter.
Soil
Rich, well-drained, moist
Temperature
Ideal range is 10-30 °C. Can tolerate brief cold snaps with protection.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed regularly with a high-potassium fertilizer during the growing season.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun for best growth, but tolerates partial shade.
Full sun to partial shade
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during active growth. Reduce significantly in winter.
High
Rich, well-drained, moist
Ideal range is 10-30 °C. Can tolerate brief cold snaps with protection.
Moderate to Warm
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Feed regularly with a high-potassium fertilizer during the growing season.
High
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Ornamental, Foliage
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
2.5-5 m
Spread
1.5-3 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple
Flower Size
10-20 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderZingiberales
- familyMusaceae
- genusMusa
- speciesMusa basjoo
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No
Non-toxic to humans and pets.