Basjoo Banana (Ornamental) - Musa
USDA Zones 5-11
Heavy Water Needs
Full-Part Sun
When it comes to bananas that can withstand the cold, the Basjoo reigns supreme. You can grow this variety in all 50 states. -3° F? No problem. -20° F? With protective mulch, you're still in luck. You can also grow this variety indoors. The Basjoo is a spectacular ornamental plant, but it also produces fruit. Just be ready to pick out the seeds.
- Average mature height: 12-14 feet• Fertilizer: N/P/K (Nitrogen/Phosphorus/Potassium) in a 3/1/6 ratio.
- Light: Mostly sunny
- Soil: Soils that hold water. (Ditches and low-lying spots are ideal.) Water frequently if planted in sandy soil.
- Zones: 5-11
THIS STARTER-SIZED PLANT SHIPS AT 3-8" Tall
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We're expanding our product lineup with plants that need more space than our classic starter pot allows.
Premium Plants come in a 1-quart pot and Supreme Plants come in a 1-gallon pot.
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Your plants are packed with the utmost care, but shipping can be stressful on the little guys.
That's why you have 30 days from the arrival date to experiment with them. If they don't bounce back, you're eligible for a refund.
We sell baby plants
Wellspring Gardens is the starter plant, AKA “baby plant” shop. We just get you started, so you get all the credit for raising your plants under your green thumb.
How tall are baby plants?
We aim to ship your plants when they’re 3-8” tall, though we often ship them taller than that.
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