Elephant Banana Plant
Musa elephants, or Elephant Banana, is a fast-growing herb reaching 2-5m, prefers loamy, well-drained soil, full sun, and produces edible bananas with medicinal uses..
Habit
Herb
Height
2-4 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Loamy, well-drained
Shade
Full
Moisture
High
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Japan
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
20-30°C
Humidity (%)
70-80%
Potting media
Peat-based mix
Fertilizers
Balanced fertilizer
Watering
Water regularly; prefers moist soil
Plant Weight
5-10 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 - 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 - 7.0
Soil EC
0.3 - 0.5
Yield Per Plant
Edible fruit
NPK ratio
10:05:20
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
High in potassium; used for ornamental purposes
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with high-nitrogen fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Downy Mildew, Leaf Spot, Root Rot
White powdery patches on leaves, Curling, yellowing leaves ,Yellow spots on leaves, grayish mold underneath, Brown or black spots on leaves, Yellowing, wilting
Apply sulfur-based sprays, Insecticidal soap, neem oil, Neem oil, improve air circulation, Prune affected areas, neem oil ,Improve soil drainage, avoid overwatering
Fungicides containing sulfur, Imidacloprid-based insecticides ,Fungicides with copper, Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with metalaxyl