How do you care for a Musa Basjoo banana tree?
Basjoo Bananas prefer moist, well-draining soil. Water deeply when the soil begins to dry out. Bananas thrive in full sun, but can tolerate part sun as well. Add our balanced, slow release fertilizer when planting, in early spring, and late summer for best results.
How tall does a Musa Basjoo grow?
3-4.5m
Musa basjoo AGM: Often grown permanently outdoors in sheltered gardens in milder parts of the country, although it has been known to survive in sheltered northerly gardens. Height 3-4.5m (10-14ft).
Can you keep Musa Basjoo indoors?
Musa basjoo, a tropical plant, is grown indoors as a large herbaceous plant. The big leaves create a lush ornamental feeling indoors. Place a 2-inch layer of rocks in the bottom of a 1-gallon, heavy plant pot with good drainage. Place 4 inches of potting soil in the bottom of the plant pot.
How often should I water my Musa basjoo?
The Musa basjoo plant likes to be watered only when the top 2 inches of soil are dry to the touch. During the summer months, you need to water regularly.
Does Musa basjoo spread?
Musa basjoo grows to the size of a small tree, so gardeners are often shocked when the foliage dies back when the first frosts arrive. This is nothing to worry about, though – think of it as an enormous herbaceous perennial that, in the UK climate, dies back in winter to the roots and will produce new growth in spring.
Can Musa Basjoo grow in pots?
Musa basjoo is extremely fast growing. A small plant can reach 3m in as many years, ultimately scraping the sky at 5m. Q. Almost any plant can be grown successfully in a pot and provided it is supplied with adequate food and water and re-potted when required, it makes a fantastic pot plant.
Does Musa Basjoo spread?
When can I move Musa basjoo?
Hardy bananas (Musa basjoo) are tropical in appearance but readily grow in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 5 through 10. The best time to transplant banana trees is spring.
How fast does Musa grow?
Musa basjoo is extremely fast growing. A small plant can reach 3m in as many years, ultimately scraping the sky at 5m.
How often should I water my Musa Basjoo?
Can you grow Musa Basjoo in pots?
They do OK in a smaller pot. With a larger pot, you are more likely to overwater and get some rot. In fact, I highly recommend putting them in the ground if you can- they are SO much happier there. Mine have never made pups when in a pot, but did make them as soon as I got them in the ground.