🍌 '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 (pot/greenhouse): ~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.