Japanese banana

How to Grow and Care for Japanese banana

Japanese banana · Musa basjoo
Also known as: Japanese fiber banana

For banana cultivation under glass grow in loam-based potting compost (JI No.3) in full light with shade from hot sun; repot every other year, in spring. In warmer parts of the country for outdoors grow in a sheltered position in humus-rich well-drained soil in full sun

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Japanese banana

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

For banana cultivation under glass grow in loam-based potting compost (JI No.3) in full light with shade from hot sun; repot every other year, in spring. In warmer parts of the country for outdoors grow in a sheltered position in humus-rich well-drained soil in full sun

How to Water Japanese banana?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Japanese banana?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Japanese banana?

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What Soil Is Best for Japanese banana?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Japanese banana?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Japanese banana?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Japanese banana?

See banana cultivation notes (above) for wrapping and overwintering

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How to Propagate Japanese banana?

Propagate by seed as soon as ripe at 21-24°C (70-75°F); presoak spring sown seed for 24 hours. Separate suckers in early spring, removing older leaves or divide established clumps every five years

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How to Transplant Japanese banana?

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How to Care for Japanese banana in Winter?

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How to Plant Japanese banana?

For banana cultivation under glass grow in loam-based potting compost (JI No.3) in full light with shade from hot sun; repot every other year, in spring. In warmer parts of the country for outdoors grow in a sheltered position in humus-rich well-drained soil in full sun

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How to Repot Japanese banana?

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How to Harvest Japanese banana?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Pests

Glasshouse red spider mite, mealybugs and aphids can be troublesome under glass

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The Toxicity of Japanese banana

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Attributes of Japanese banana

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse · Herbaceous Perennial
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitSuckering
OriginChina

Scientific Classification

Species
Musa basjoo
Genus
Musa
Family
Musaceae
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