🍌 '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 (pots or greenhouses): ~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.