Musella Lasiocarpa
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Cultivar Name
Musella lasiocarpa
Synonyms
Chinese Yellow Banana
Holy Lotus Flower
Pictures
(credit barna)
Description
Comes from Yunnan (China) where they grow in high mountain regions. Makes big yellow flowers which last up to 8 months! After flowering, tiny fruits appear with dark, black seeds. This banana produces many pups throughout the year. A very unusual banana to grow.
- Genetic Group -
Origin
China
- Date realized in trade - 1996?
Usage
Ornamental Grown for its flower
Flowering
- Time To Bloom - 2 to 3 years
- Time To Harvest - N/A
Cultivation
- Mature Height - 4 to 6 feet
- Survival Zone - 7b to 10
- Fruiting Zone - 7b to 10
- Cold Hardiness - 10°F with winter mulch and protection; can stand light frost without leaf damage
- Wind - Very wind tolerant unlike most bananas; leaves will not tear under normal windy conditions
- Sun - Full sun
- Taste Description - Fruit is not edible
- Personal Notes -
- Growth tips - Grow in well draining, amended soil; protect from winter cold in zones 7 and 8; consider digging the banana up and storing in a crawl space or unheated garage for the winter and plant out again next spring
Known Afflictions
- Pests - No known pests
- Susceptible Diseases - No known diseases
- Resistant Diseases - N/A
Research Notes
- Links to useful discussion threads in the forum:
- Typical Price Range - $15 to $50
Members Growing This Banana
External
- Links
http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~drc/musella005.htm
- Sources
www.tripleoaks.com
