Growing Musa (Banana): Tropical Foliage for Containers & Poolsides

Culture

Spacing: 36″.
Planting: Average to moist soil, full sun after frost danger passed and soil ≥60°F.
Site: Sheltered from wind (leaves shred). Large containers; attractive near pools.
Water: No drought tolerance.
Overwinter: Pot up before frost; bring indoors to sunny room >50°F.

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