Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Musaceae

Genus:

Musa

Species:

Musa coccinea

USDA Symbol:

MUCO8

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

red, yellow

Wildlife Benefits

Butterflies & Moths:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, butterflies

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers high organic matter content

Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require warm temperatures (75-85°F) and consistent moisture. Soaking seeds for 24-48 hours improves germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI