Hill Banana plant
Musa acuminata, or Hill Banana, is a fast-growing tree that grows 3-6m, prefers loamy, well-drained soil, partial shade, and produces edible and medicinal fruits.
Habit
Tree
Height
3-4 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, loamy soil
Shade
Partial
Moisture
High
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Southeast Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
25-30°C
Humidity (%)
70-80%
Potting media
Tropical mix
Fertilizers
Organic fertilizer
Watering
Requires consistent watering, moist but not soggy soil
Plant Weight
5-10 kg
Flowering Time
Year-round
Soil Ph level
6.0 - 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 - 7.5
Soil EC
1.2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
20-30 fruits
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Nutrient-rich, high in potassium, supports heart health.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2 weeks with high potassium fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Panama Disease (Fusarium Wilt), Banana Bunchy Top Virus, Sigatoka Leaf Spot, Root Knot Nematodes, Aphids
Yellowing, wilting of leaves, Stunted growth, leaves appear bunched, Yellow/brown spots on leaves, Galls on roots, stunted growth, Curling, yellowing of leaves
Crop rotation, apply compost, Remove infected plants, control insect vectors, Prune affected leaves, apply neem oil, Use marigold as trap crop, organic mulch, Insecticidal soap, neem oil
Fungicides containing thiophanate-methyl, No effective chemical treatment, Fungicides with azoxystrobin, Nematicides ,Imidacloprid-based insecticides