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Musa sapientum Rajapuri

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Musa sapientum Rajapuri Dwarf Banana,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Citrus & Fruit, Trees Upright

Description:

Evergreen tree with large green tropical-looking leaves and clusters of long yellow fruit commonly known as bananas. Fruit flesh is sweet and cream in colour. Fruit can be eaten fresh, cooked or dried. Cool tolerant variety. Grows approx. 2.5m tall.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

1-2m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Courtyard, Edible Garden, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Musaceae Asia

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Insignificant, Red

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: N/A

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance Level: Medium

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: Moderate, Tender

Wind: Low

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