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Musa, Hands in Prayer Banana, Praying Hands Banana 'Kluai Thepanom'

Musax paradisiaca

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Musa x paradisiaca by bkinterplants
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Genus
Musa (MEW-suh)
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Species
x paradisiaca (par-uh-DIS-ee-uh-ka)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
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Bloom Color
White/Near White
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Category
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting

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