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Musa velutina (Hairy Banana, Baby Pink Banana)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 503890



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Musaceae
Genus: Musa
Species: Musa velutina
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Deciduous
  • Fruit
  • Tree
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
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Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
  • Yellow
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Suitable For edit
  • Container/Patio
  • Greenhouse
  • Indoor
  • Tropical Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • Pink
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Side Shoots
Skill Level edit
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  • With adequate protection it can be grown up to zone 7, as a deciduous plant edit | delete
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