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Musa, Banana 'Nino'

Musaacuminata

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Genus
Musa (MEW-suh)
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Species
acuminata (ah-kew-min-AY-tuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time

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Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Riverview, Florida

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Ariel73
Riverview, FL (Zone 9b) | September 2007 | positive

Sweet, thin skinned banana produces a fruit about 3-4 inches long. It has light green leaves

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