Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Musaceae

Genus:

Musa

Species:

Musa × paradisiaca

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Shrub , Subshrub , Tree

Height:

20-40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

purple, yellow

Native Range

United States: Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Louisiana, Puerto Rico, Palau

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 fertile soils with organic matter