Dwarf Banana Plant
Dwarf Banana (Musa acuminata) is an herbaceous plant growing 3-4 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 9-11, with fast growth in well-drained, rich soil, requiring full sun and high moisture, and it is edible but not medicinal.
Habit
Herbaceous
Height
2 to 3 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, loamy soil
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
High
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
No
Origin
India
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Humid
Temperature (°)
20 to 35
Humidity (%)
60 to 90 %
Potting media
Organic-rich soil
Fertilizers
High potassium, phosphorus
Watering
High
Plant Weight
1-2 kg
Flowering Time
Year-round
Soil Ph level
5.5 to 6.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.8 to 1.5
Yield Per Plant
20-30 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
10-15 yrs
Health Benefits
Rich in potassium, aids digestion, energy booster
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Panama Disease Sigatoka Leaf Spot Bunchy Top Virus Root Nematodes Aphids
Yellowing leaves, wilting Black streaks on leaves Stunted growth, distorted leaves Root galls, stunted growth Yellowing, distorted leaves
Improve soil drainage, crop rotation Neem oil spray, remove affected leaves Remove and destroy infected plants Soil solarization, marigold companion planting Insecticidal soap, neem oil
Thiophanate methyl, Ferbam, Mancozeb.