Banana Plant Care Florida. Grow this plant in a location where it will be sheltered from the wind as it is very susceptible to damaged leaves. The other species of edible banana that is usually grown is musa x paradisiaca.
Grow this plant in a location where it will be sheltered from the wind as it is very susceptible to damaged leaves. Once established, banana shrub is quite drought tolerant and can work in various light conditions, making it a versatile plant for a number of florida landscapes. This plant is a hybrid between musa acuminata and musa balbisiana.
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The water requirement of this plant will be less during the winter days. Then the mother plant dies. Make sure the plant has plenty of sunlight, 6 hours per day. There are a couple of ways to feed the plant.