🍌 'Praying Hands' Banana Tree – Unique & Delicious Twin Bunches

10" pot (24–48")

10" (24–48") pot

'Praying Hands' is a spectacular banana tree known for its bunches where the fruits grow in pairs and partially merge, giving the appearance of clasped hands. Ornamental and productive, it is cultivated grown in pots/greenhouses in cold climates, it offers versatile bananas: both for dessert when ripe and cook them when they are green.

Strengths

• Unique regimes: fruits in welded pairs – the “praying hands” effect.
• Versatile: sweet as a dessert (ripe), excellent fried/boiled (green).
• Highly decorative: large tropical silhouette, guaranteed conversation starter.
• Good condition: robust pseudo-trunk, tolerates relative wind well.

Quick guide

• Name: Musa 'Praying Hands' (also “Praying Hand(s) Banana”)
• Mature height (pots or greenhouses): ~2.5–4 m (8–13 ft) depending on pot size and heat
• Fruits: medium-sized, in partially fused pairs; yellow skin when ripe
• Light: full sun to very bright (6–8 h+)
• Ideal temperature: 20–32 °C; avoid < 10 °C (bring indoors before any frost)
• Watering: Regular; allow the top of the substrate to dry slightly between waterings.
• Substrate: aerated potting soil + perlite/coco; excellent drainage
• Fertilizer: During active growth, use a rich formula (e. g., 20-8-20) every 1–2 weeks
• Fruiting: possible in ~12–18 months with warmth, light and a large container

Uses

• Ripe (yellow): sweet dessert, soft and aromatic flesh.
• Green: ideal for frying/boiling (savory dishes, tostones, curries).

Note: the "praying hands" appearance is more pronounced on vigorous plants. in warm and bright conditions. Final size and yield vary depending on the environment and pot size.