🍌 'Kokopo' Banana Tree – Compact, robust & very productive

10" pot (24–48")

10" (24–48") pot

'Kokopo' is a compact and vigorous banana tree, prized for its rapid fruiting and its Generous bunches of sweet and aromatic bananas. Its sturdy pseudostem gives it good wind resistance , making it an excellent choice for growing in pots or greenhouses in cold climates.

Strengths

• Manageable size : ideal for balconies, terraces, verandas or greenhouses.
• Productive : beautiful hands of dessert fruit in warm and bright conditions.
• Wind resistance : thick and stable stem.

Quick guide

• Mature height (pot/greenhouse): ~2–3 m (6.5–10 ft) depending on pot volume and heat.
• Fruits: medium-sized, sweet and pleasant as a dessert.
• Light: full sun to very bright (6–8 h+).
• Ideal temperatures: 20–32 °C; avoid < 10 °C (bring indoors before any frost).
• Watering: regular; allow the top of the substrate to dry slightly.
• Substrate: aerated potting soil + perlite/coco; impeccable drainage .
• Fertilizer: during active growth, rich formula (e.g., 20-8-20) every 1–2 weeks.
• Fruiting: possible in ~12–18 months with warmth, light and a large container.

Note: Vigor and speed of fruiting vary depending on the heat. Sunlight and pot size are important. Shelter from very strong winds to protect the foliage.