LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
GROWTH HABIT
Clump-forming
BLOOM SEASON
Spring to Summer
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Sweet mild
SUITABLE FOR
INDOOR/OUTDOOR
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Herbaceous
SEED TYPE
Non-GMO
PLANT TYPE
Tropical perennial
PLANTING SEASON
Spring–Early Summer
FRUIT SIZE
3 in (8 cm)
PLANT HEIGHT
3–6 ft
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full sun
WATER NEEDS
Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
9–11
CONTAINER GARDEN
Yes
PLANT SPACING
3–4 ft
PLANTING DEPTH
1/2 inch
GROWING CONDITIONS
Warm
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the fruits called velvet bananas?
Why are the fruits called velvet bananas?
Musa velutina develops small pink fruits with a soft, velvety-looking peel, which gives this banana its common name.
Can Dwarf Pink Banana be grown as a patio container plant?
Can Dwarf Pink Banana be grown as a patio container plant?
Yes. A large container can work when it has drainage, warmth, sunlight and enough room for the plant's clumping growth.
What makes this banana different from supermarket bananas?
What makes this banana different from supermarket bananas?
It is a different species, Musa velutina. Its fruits are smaller and contain numerous hard black seeds, unlike common seedless eating bananas.
How can the plant be protected during cooler weather?
How can the plant be protected during cooler weather?
Move container plants to a sheltered warm location when temperatures fall. Protect outdoor plants from prolonged cold and frost.
Does Dwarf Pink Banana have ornamental value before fruiting?
Does Dwarf Pink Banana have ornamental value before fruiting?
Yes. Its broad tropical foliage and pink-toned flowers provide ornamental interest even before the decorative fruits develop.
Can the pink fruits be left on the plant until mature?
Can the pink fruits be left on the plant until mature?
Allow fruits to mature fully before considering harvest. The fruit is small and seed-filled, so it differs considerably from commercial bananas.