Musa Little Prince

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Cultivar Name

Musa 'Little Prince'

Synonyms

Pictures

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(credit taylor_loves_bananas)


'Little Prince' on left, 'Super Dwarf Cavendish' on right. Both approximately the same age.

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(credit Gabe15)

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(credit MediaHound)

Description

Basically an extra-super-dwarf cavendish.


  • Genetic Group -

Eumusa, 2n=22

Origin

  • Date realized in trade -

Usage

Flowering

  • Time To Bloom -
  • Time To Harvest -

Cultivation

  • Mature Height - 3-4 Feet (It can stay very small if in a small pot)
  • Survival Zone - 8b-11
  • Fruiting Zone - No fruit reported
  • Cold Hardiness - Relatively cold tolerant (about as cold tolerant as a super dwarf cavendish)
  • Wind - Somewhat wind resistant
  • Sun - Partial shade
  • Taste Description - N/A
  • Personal Notes - Great groundcover banana, but will probably never fruit. Also a large trunk and pups very willingly.
  • Growth tips -

Known Afflictions

  • Pests -
  • Susceptible Diseases -
  • Resistant Diseases -

Research Notes

  • Links to useful discussion threads in the forum:
  • Typical Price Range - $20.00 US

Members Growing This Banana

External

  • Sources

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