Musa velutina
Musa velutina is an evergreen, herbaceous perennial with compact habit. This decorative Banana has abundant green leaves and stands out with is remarkable upright pink inflorescence and fruits. Musa velutina is native to humid tropical and subtropical parts of South West China and North East India, where it grows in the Great Himalayas. When plants are set and it’s summer, Musa velutina produces deep pink flowers and edible pink bananas (although filled with lots of tiny hard black seeds). It’s perfect for patio containers. Musa velutina is commonly known as Pink Banana, Plantain or Velvet Banana. Evanthia has Musa velutina seeds available all year round. Ask our team for the Musa cultivation manual for commercial production. Check out all Musa / Musella / Ensete in the Evanthia range.
Properties
Botanical name:
Musa velutina
Family:
Musaceae
Series name:
Product group:
Musa
VBN code:
Status:
Product group:
Airpurifying
Tropical
Cultivation information
Starting material:
Seed
Pot size:
cm
Stem length:
-
cm
Growing location:
Plant density:
/m2
Sowing period:
Growing temperature:
Pot size:
cm
Pot size:
150-180
cm
Ideal growing temperature:
10-18
°C
Growing time to young plant:
8-10
weeks
Growing time from young plant to final product:
8
-
20
weeks
USDA Hardiness zone:
8-10
Average number of seeds per kilo:
22000
The information shown here is intended as a general guide and should not be considered growing instructions. Details are based on Western European climate conditions, unless specifically stated otherwise.
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