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Mona Lisa Banana (Musa)
Honduran hybrid dessert banana. Vigorous and strong grower up to 3.5 high with partially red pseudostems. Suitable for NZ climate, excellent tasting, sweet and tangy. 3 - 3.5 m high. More cold and wind tolerant and produces higher quality fruit in sub-tropical conditions. Highly recommended and well suited to growing in NZ in warmer frost free areas.
Plant is from water suckers so will fruit even faster than pups.
Small - to 0.5m
Medium - up to 1m
Large -1-1.5m
X Large - 1.5m +
Plant Care
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Light |
Most types of banana plants prefer to grow in full sun meaning at least six hours of direct sunlight most days. Some varieties can scorch easily and will do better in partial shade. |
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Water |
Need a lot of water and plenty of moisture in the air. They do best when planted in groups fairly close together, as this helps to retain moisture in the leaves. Water regularly to make sure the soil stays evenly moist but not soggy. Avoid overwatering in winter which can cause root rot. |
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Soil |
Well drained fertile soil and slightly acidic. They typically have poor tolerance for salt in the soil. |
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Fertilizer |
Apply a balanced fertilizer regularly throughout the growing season. Also, mix compost into the soil annually to raise the level of organic matter. |
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Wind |
Hardy |
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Frost |
Cold tolerant |
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Fruiting |
12-18 months of growing time |
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