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Musa, Dwarf Banana 'Dwarf Lady Finger'

Musaacuminata

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Genus

Musa (MEW-suh)

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Species

acuminata (ah-kew-min-AY-tuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Smooth

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

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)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other Details

Category

Edible Fruits and Nuts

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

This plant is monocarpic

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Apopka, Florida

Lyons, Georgia

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