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    MUSA
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    MUSA

    Commonly known as Banana, plantain

    Genus of 40 species of evergreen palm-like, suckering perennials found in light woodland and at forest margins in northeastern India and Bangladesh and from southeastern Asia to Japan and northern Australia.

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    Plant Details
    • Good to know
      Grown as an architectural foliage plant.
    • Place of origin
      Northeastern India, southeastern Asia, Japan, northern Australia.
    • Evergreen
    • Banana
    • Palm
      Palm-like
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Planting Combinations

    Varieties
    MUSA basjoo
    Japanese banana
    The only banana species capable of growing outdoors in the UK and, in maturity, producing clusters of edible bananas. Huge arching lance-shaped leaves which may get damaged over a cold winter and need removing, but do not worry, new leaves will soon reappear
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £22.00
    MUSA sikkimensis 'Red Tiger'
    Darjeeling banana
    Darjeeling banana 'Red Tiger'. Green leaves with red stripes.
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £25.00

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr - inc c&p
    £7.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g - Free c&p
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet - inc c&p
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet - inc c&p
    £12.00
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