Musa 'Mona Lisa'

pharazon · 07-17-2008, 03:04 PM

On a recent trip to a local nursery, I found a banana labeled, "Mona Lisa." At the time, I hadn't ever heard of it, so I resisted purchase until I could do further research. I checked the Wiki, and it pretty much gives the same information that the tag did, so I wanted to ask if anyone here has ever grown this variety. I'm curious about..

- Cold tolerance
- Wind resistance
- Heat tolerance
- Growth trends

The plants they had looked very healthy. The pseudostems were very thin, but the leaves were nice and big. About three feet tall, at $14.99.

Any input is highly appreciated!

Kylie2x · 07-17-2008, 04:49 PM

I got this one winter of '06 as a pup around 12".. It got to about 4 of pstem before packing it up for the Winter '07..Mine stayed under the house so no info on the cold hardiness.... It was cut back to the crom and here it is today...planted out at the middle of April or first of May.. the damage is from 60 mph winds and our temps range from 92*~103* right now
Holding up well I would get it... nothing needy about this girl...
Kylie

pharazon · 07-17-2008, 05:12 PM

Still looking good! The wind in my backyard isn't that strong by a long shot, but it's very consistent - usually between 6 -15 MPH. But even with the shredded leaves, yours is still a pretty plant. I think I will pick one up this weekend.

Thanks!

Kylie2x · 07-17-2008, 06:10 PM

I wish I could go in somewhere that had a Banana I didn't have and buy just one...LOL.. Congrats.. Very Cool!!! Be sure to post pic's!!!
Kylie

pharazon · 07-17-2008, 06:38 PM

I'm hoping to make this situation an increasingly rare phenomenon.

07-17-2008, 03:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
pharazon pharazon's Photo Gallery Location: Temecula, CA Zone: 9 Name: Dave Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 105 BananaBucks : 11,323 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 17 Times Was Thanked 26 Times in 16 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Musa 'Mona Lisa' On a recent trip to a local nursery, I found a banana labeled, "Mona Lisa." At the time, I hadn't ever heard of it, so I resisted purchase until I could do further research. I checked the Wiki, and it pretty much gives the same information that the tag did, so I wanted to ask if anyone here has ever grown this variety. I'm curious about.. - Cold tolerance - Wind resistance - Heat tolerance - Growth trends The plants they had looked very healthy. The pseudostems were very thin, but the leaves were nice and big. About three feet tall, at $14.99. Any input is highly appreciated!

07-17-2008, 04:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kylie2x Senior Member Kylie2x's Photo Gallery Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,225 BananaBucks : 113,933 Feedback: 23 / 100% Said "Thanks" 313 Times Was Thanked 269 Times in 165 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 160 Times	Re: Musa 'Mona Lisa' I got this one winter of '06 as a pup around 12".. It got to about 4 of pstem before packing it up for the Winter '07..Mine stayed under the house so no info on the cold hardiness.... It was cut back to the crom and here it is today...planted out at the middle of April or first of May.. the damage is from 60 mph winds and our temps range from 92~103 right now Holding up well I would get it... nothing needy about this girl... Kylie

07-17-2008, 05:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
pharazon pharazon's Photo Gallery Location: Temecula, CA Zone: 9 Name: Dave Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 105 BananaBucks : 11,323 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 17 Times Was Thanked 26 Times in 16 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Musa 'Mona Lisa' Still looking good! The wind in my backyard isn't that strong by a long shot, but it's very consistent - usually between 6 -15 MPH. But even with the shredded leaves, yours is still a pretty plant. I think I will pick one up this weekend. Thanks!

07-17-2008, 06:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kylie2x Senior Member Kylie2x's Photo Gallery Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,225 BananaBucks : 113,933 Feedback: 23 / 100% Said "Thanks" 313 Times Was Thanked 269 Times in 165 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 160 Times	Re: Musa 'Mona Lisa' I wish I could go in somewhere that had a Banana I didn't have and buy just one...LOL.. Congrats.. Very Cool!!! Be sure to post pic's!!! Kylie

07-17-2008, 06:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
pharazon pharazon's Photo Gallery Location: Temecula, CA Zone: 9 Name: Dave Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 105 BananaBucks : 11,323 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 17 Times Was Thanked 26 Times in 16 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Musa 'Mona Lisa' I'm hoping to make this situation an increasingly rare phenomenon.

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