Fe'I Banana
Musa troglodytarum
- Native to:
- Bismarck Archipelago, Guam, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Palau, Solomon Is.
愛自然-臺灣 (iNaturalist Taiwan) user: natomik
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Musaceae
- Genus:
- Musa
- Species:
- Musa troglodytarum
- USDA Symbol:
- MUTR2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Shrub , Subshrub , Tree
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bats
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 volcanic soils