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Musa, Papaya Banana, Pawpaw Banana, Saba Banana 'Saba'

Musax paradisiaca

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Musa x paradisiaca by Rmplmnz
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Genus
Musa (MEW-suh)
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Species
x paradisiaca (par-uh-DIS-ee-uh-ka)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Smooth
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time

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Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Water Requirements

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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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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting

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Regional

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

Mobile, Alabama

Fresno, California

San Diego, California

Apopka, Florida

Naples, Florida

Port Charlotte, Florida

Rockledge, Florida

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Pass Christian, Mississippi

ST JOHN, Mississippi

Cincinnati, Ohio

Conroe, Texas

Galveston, Texas

St John, Virgin Islands

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markdeutsch
Pass Christian, MS | June 2011 | positive

I planted a small start in my yard in Spring 2010. Did not mulch. Winter dipped one night to 15 degress F and 5 other times to 20 degree...Read More

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Rmplmnz
Tampa, FL | July 2005 | positive

The best banana. Great for tostones (fried green), plantanos (fried ripe), eaten fresh out of hand or microwaved (baked) for about 10/15 ...Read More

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