Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Plant Height: | 2 to 4 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Green with red mottling. |
Fruit: | Showy Other: 3/4 inch to 2 inch long bananas, green maturing to yellow when ripe. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Time: | Other: Seasonal. Bloom can occur in any season depending on size of plant and climate. |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Eating Methods: | Raw |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Stolons and runners Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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