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hilabeans
06-03-2020, 05:49 PM
Hello!

I'm new to the forum and new to bananas in general. I'm a small hobbyist looking to add an ornamental variegated banana plant to my collection. I know there are several varieties and cultivars that result in variegation. I'm not concerned about fruit, I mainly want the plant for it's structural form and foliage.

I live in Central Texas but would like an indoor plant so I can control temps and humidity requirements, plus for the aesthetic appeal.

Is there a variegated musa that would thrive as an indoor container plant?

Christine1950
06-12-2020, 05:41 AM
I think the Zebrina is a good candidate for indoors but she must have a decent amount of sun for her colors to get bold and vibrant...

cincinnana
06-13-2020, 06:25 PM
Hello!

I'm new to the forum and new to bananas in general. I'm a small hobbyist looking to add an ornamental variegated banana plant to my collection. I know there are several varieties and cultivars that result in variegation. I'm not concerned about fruit, I mainly want the plant for it's structural form and foliage.

I live in Central Texas but would like an indoor plant so I can control temps and humidity requirements, plus for the aesthetic appeal.

Is there a variegated musa that would thrive as an indoor container plant?

No banana plant will thrive kept as an indoor
plant over time.

You can grow it for a year or two.....but then it is too big to manage ......for most hobbyists.