Musa (Banana Plant) - Plants and Large Plant Plugs

Musa - Dartana Plants (Banana Plant)

The banana plant, scientifically known as Musa, is a large herbaceous flowering plant that is widely cultivated for its edible fruit, also called bananas. The banana plant is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, where it has been an important food crop for thousands of years.

The musa plant, commonly known as the banana plant, is a large herbaceous flowering plant that is part of the Musaceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, specifically the areas around Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Musa plants are characterized by their large, broad leaves that can reach up to 3 meters (10 feet) in length. The plant's "trunk" is actually a false stem, called a pseudostem, which is formed by the tightly packed leaf sheaths. From the center of the pseudostem, a large flower cluster, or inflorescence, emerges, which produces the familiar banana fruit.

The banana plant is not actually a tree, but rather a giant herb with a false stem (called a pseudostem) that can reach heights of 20-40 feet (6-12 meters). The pseudostem is composed of the overlapping leaf sheaths of the plant's large, paddle-shaped leaves. These leaves can grow up to 9 feet (2.7 meters) long and 2 feet (0.6 meters) wide.

Dartana Plants Varieties

Musa 'Basjoo'

Description: Musa 'Basjoo' is a cold-hardy banana variety that can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C when dormant.

Musa Sikkimensis 'Bengal Tiger'

Description: Musa Sikkimensis 'Bengal Tiger' is an ornamental banana variety with striking variegated foliage.