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Musa acuminata 'Blue Java'

Type: Cultivar | Edit History      Plant ID - 9002286



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Musaceae
Genus: Musa
Species: Musa acuminata
Cultivar: Blue Java
 
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  • Syn. Musa acuminata × balbisiana (ABB Group) 'Ice Cream' edit | delete
Plant Types edit
  • 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
  • 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 m)
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Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Light
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Suitable For edit
  • Container/Patio
  • Greenhouse
  • Rainforest
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
Soil pH edit
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Red
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Propagation Techniques edit
  • Side Shoots
Skill Level edit
  • Some Experience
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  TexasPlumeria87 (82) wrote on Jul 22 2012
I just started growing this variety this year. It can grow to 15 ft in good conditions. It has good wind tolerance. Like other bananas, it needs to be fed and watered regularly. I get a new leaf every5-7 days.

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