Banana
Musa balbisiana
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Bismarck Archipelago, China, Hainan, India, Japan, Jawa, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Musaceae
- Genus:
- Musa
- Species:
- Musa balbisiana
- USDA Symbol:
- MUBA
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 900 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bats
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Thrives in fertile, alluvial soils; often found in riverbanks.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with scarification or soaking in warm water for 24-48 hours. Fresh seeds have higher viability; bottom heat improves germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI