How to grow and care for Musa acuminata Colla
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Musa acuminata Colla, Monkey banana, Wild banana
Musa acuminata Colla 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Musa acuminata Colla
How often should I water?
check Musa acuminata Colla Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Musa acuminata Colla need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Musa acuminata Colla likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Musa acuminata Colla at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Musa acuminata Colla prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Musa acuminata Colla is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Zingiberales, Family: Musaceae, Genus: Musa, Species: Musa acuminata
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Zingiberales |
| Family | Musaceae |
| Genus | Musa |
| Species | Musa acuminata |
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