Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Musaceae

Genus:

Musa

Species:

Musa velutina

USDA Symbol:

MUVE

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Shrub , Subshrub , Tree

Height:

180 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

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:

native to tropical regions with high humidity

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–180 days

Notes:

Seeds require warm temperatures (75-85°F) and benefit from soaking in warm water for 24-48 hours before sowing. Germination can be erratic and slow.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI