fifty5ive
07-23-2012, 12:58 PM
Hello bananaland!
I was searching, and hoping to compile a list of the smaller variety of banana plants for the potted and indoor/small yard/colder climate people? (and those that just want to have the smaller banana type of course)
I am looking for a list of plants that are under 8 - 10 feet, can be managed through a low number climate zone and where it may need to come inside for some hot choclate over the wintery months. And can be successful growing in a pot.
I have DCs right now and would love to enjoy the company of other types that may do as well in my low ceiling and limited height balcony environments.
A list so far:
From All articles - Bananas Wiki (http://www.bananas.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Allpages)
Musa Dwarf Brazilian (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Dwarf_Brazilian) | height: 6-9 feet
Musa Dwarf Cavendish (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Dwarf_Cavendish) | height: 6-8 feet
Musa Dwarf French (plantain) (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Dwarf_French_%28plantain%29) | height: 5-6 feet
Musa Dwarf Ladyfinger (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Dwarf_Ladyfinger) | height: ??
Musa Dwarf Namwah (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Dwarf_Namwah) | height: 6-7 feet
Musa Dwarf Nino (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Dwarf_Nino) | height: 4-5 feet
Musa Dwarf Orinoco (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Dwarf_Orinoco) | height: 5-8 feet
Musa Dwarf Puerto Rican (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Dwarf_Puerto_Rican) | height: 6-8 feet
Musa Dwarf Red (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Dwarf_Red) | height: 6-8 feet
Musa Dwarf Thai (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Dwarf_Thai) | height: ??
Musa Dwarf Valery (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Dwarf_Valery) | height: ??
Musa Dwarf White Iholena (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Dwarf_White_Iholena) | height: ??
Musa Super Dwarf Cavendish (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Super_Dwarf_Cavendish) | height: ??
Added:
Musa Ornata (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Ornata) height: (tiger size) (images) (http://www.bananas.org/f311/dwarf-little-banana-plants-16261.html#post200813)
Musella Lasiocarpa (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musella_Lasiocarpa) height: 3-5 feet (nice flower)
Musa Velutina (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Velutina) height: 2-5 feet
Some other possibles I have found:
Gluay Namwah
Lakatan
Raja Puri
Double Mahoi
ALL resources, experiences and input welcome! (or links)
I will try and make or maintain a list, if possible, from any results.
I was searching, and hoping to compile a list of the smaller variety of banana plants for the potted and indoor/small yard/colder climate people? (and those that just want to have the smaller banana type of course)
I am looking for a list of plants that are under 8 - 10 feet, can be managed through a low number climate zone and where it may need to come inside for some hot choclate over the wintery months. And can be successful growing in a pot.
I have DCs right now and would love to enjoy the company of other types that may do as well in my low ceiling and limited height balcony environments.
A list so far:
From All articles - Bananas Wiki (http://www.bananas.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Allpages)
Musa Dwarf Brazilian (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Dwarf_Brazilian) | height: 6-9 feet
Musa Dwarf Cavendish (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Dwarf_Cavendish) | height: 6-8 feet
Musa Dwarf French (plantain) (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Dwarf_French_%28plantain%29) | height: 5-6 feet
Musa Dwarf Ladyfinger (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Dwarf_Ladyfinger) | height: ??
Musa Dwarf Namwah (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Dwarf_Namwah) | height: 6-7 feet
Musa Dwarf Nino (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Dwarf_Nino) | height: 4-5 feet
Musa Dwarf Orinoco (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Dwarf_Orinoco) | height: 5-8 feet
Musa Dwarf Puerto Rican (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Dwarf_Puerto_Rican) | height: 6-8 feet
Musa Dwarf Red (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Dwarf_Red) | height: 6-8 feet
Musa Dwarf Thai (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Dwarf_Thai) | height: ??
Musa Dwarf Valery (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Dwarf_Valery) | height: ??
Musa Dwarf White Iholena (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Dwarf_White_Iholena) | height: ??
Musa Super Dwarf Cavendish (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Super_Dwarf_Cavendish) | height: ??
Added:
Musa Ornata (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Ornata) height: (tiger size) (images) (http://www.bananas.org/f311/dwarf-little-banana-plants-16261.html#post200813)
Musella Lasiocarpa (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musella_Lasiocarpa) height: 3-5 feet (nice flower)
Musa Velutina (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Velutina) height: 2-5 feet
Some other possibles I have found:
Gluay Namwah
Lakatan
Raja Puri
Double Mahoi
ALL resources, experiences and input welcome! (or links)
I will try and make or maintain a list, if possible, from any results.