Musa tropicana

Scientific name
Musa acuminata 'Tropicana' (banana plant)

General description
Musa 'Tropicana' is a dwarf variety of ornamental banana with large, glossy green leaves. It maintains a lush, tropical appearance even indoors, without producing edible fruit in most cases.

Origin
Native to tropical Asia (Musa group), grown as a decorative houseplant.

Care

• Light : Bright indirect light; can tolerate some mild sun.
• Watering : Keep the soil evenly moist, without excess standing water.
• Humidity : high; likes a humid atmosphere.
• Temperature : between ~16 and 27°C; avoid very low temperatures.
• Substrate : rich, deep, well-draining mix with organic matter.

Special advice

• Clean the leaves to avoid dust accumulation.
• Fertilize regularly during the growing season.
• Repot when the plant outgrows its pot.
• Non-toxic plant for humans and animals.