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Darjeeling Banana in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Musa Sikkimensis

 

Darjeeling Banana

Musa is a genus which contains both bananas and plantains. Varieties have been developed to produce the edible fruit we know as bananas. Starchier varieties used for cooking are called plantains. Far more varieties are cultivated as architectural plants that may develop inedible fruits. Although they are tender plants, some species are hardy enough to leave outside over winter in temperate climates, especially in the milder regions which makes them worth experimenting with in the garden. Musa sikkimensis is an ornamental Musa with moroon markings on the foliage. It is also one of the hardiest bananas and with careful planning, can be overwintered in milder temperate climates.

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plant Features
  • Darjeeling Banana likes full sun

    Full sun

  • Darjeeling Banana likes frequent watering

    Frequent watering

  • Darjeeling Banana is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • Darjeeling Banana likes rich and free draining

    Rich and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Darjeeling Banana

Latin name

Musa Sikkimensis

type

Tender plant

family

Musaceae

ph

6.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Darjeeling Banana likes full sun

    Full sun

  • Frost

    Darjeeling Banana is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • Soil

    Darjeeling Banana likes rich and free draining

    Rich and free draining

  • Water

    Darjeeling Banana likes frequent watering

    Frequent watering

Plant & bloom calendar

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    Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Darjeeling Banana is 2.00meters x 4.00meters 2.00 M 4.00 M

Musa Sikkimensis

Musa is a genus which contains both bananas and plantains. Varieties have been developed to produce the edible fruit we know as bananas. Starchier varieties used for cooking are called plantains. Far more varieties are cultivated as architectural plants that may develop inedible fruits. Although they are tender plants, some species are hardy enough to leave outside over winter in temperate climates, especially in the milder regions which makes them worth experimenting with in the garden. Musa sikkimensis is an ornamental Musa with moroon markings on the foliage. It is also one of the hardiest bananas and with careful planning, can be overwintered in milder temperate climates.


Planting young plants

From Late Spring TO Late Spring

When planting young plants, choose a sheltered site, out of known frost pockets. Shelter from the wind is also essential to prevent leaves being shredded. Plant in late spring, in a well-drained soil, enriched with well rotted manure or organic compost. Once plants are established, water and feed generously to get the best foliage. Smaller banana species make ideal container plants, which can be placed outdoors for the summer and brought indoors over winter. Plant in a loam-based compost, such as John Innes No. 3 with extra grit and site them in full direct sunlight and keep well watered.

 
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