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 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.


Picture illustratin Dwarf Banana Plant 

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. 

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