flowering banana
Musa ornata
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Hardiness Zone:
9 - 11
Flowers:
Orange-yellow with purple-pink bracts Flowers
Sun:
full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
High
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
watering
Flowering banana (Musa ornata) should be watered about 2-3 times a week during the active growing season. During the winter months, water should be reduced to once a month. Be sure to water deeply to reach the entire root system. Avoid overwatering, which can cause root rot and other issues.
sunlight
Flowering banana plants (Musa ornata) need a lot of direct sunlight throughout the day to thrive. They require at least 8 hours of direct sunlight per day, ideally in the form of full sun, although some partial shade is acceptable. During the warm spring and summer months, when the sun is high in the sky, the plant should receive full coverage. Exposure to light from different directions on different days will help the plant be more balanced and productive.
pruning
For flowering banana (Musa ornata), pruning should be done at least once a year in early spring before new growth begins, and should be done very lightly. Pruning should not remove more than 20-30 percent of the leaves and should not remove any flower stalks as these will generate new fruit. Pruning should be done with sharp, clean tools to avoid damaging the plant.
