Name
Musella lasiocarpa
Common name
China yellow banana, golden lotus banana
What you get
You will recieve a fully rooted 4ltr pot plant 2ft tall
About
Musella lasiocarpa is an impressive banana with glaucas green leaves that are stiff and upright in habit it will form a dence clump in time to 1.5m in height. The really amazing thing about this banana is its flower looking like a rich yellow water lilly. It takes 3-4 years before it will flower you will suddenly see the stem start to thicken in spring when the flower appears it will last for months. Best in full sun or light shade hardy to -8 with protection or makes a great pot plant.
Origin
China
Planting and care
Best in full sun or light shade plenty of food and water in the growing season if planting in the garden i find cutting the leaves off then covering with a dust bin full of straw will protect it in most winters or it makes a great pot plant.
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