| Botanical Name: Musa lasiocarpa
Common Name: Chinese Yellow Banana, Chinese Dwarf Banana, Golden Lotus Banana Origin: Native to mountainous region of Yunnan Provence in China Height: 3-5′ Light: Full sun Water: Keep moist Bloom: Will bloom throughout the summer during second year and beyond. Comments: A close relative to the Musa Genus, this Musella is a dwarf ornamental banana that is grown primarily for its bloom as the fruit is small and inedible. The inflorescences emerge looking like a lotus flower and will last for several months. The plant has a bulbous psuedostem with a peachy hue. |
