🍌 'Rajapuri' Banana Plant (Raja Puri) – Compact, productive, ideal for pots

10" pot (24–48")

10" (24–48") pot

'Rajapuri' is a small banana plant (approximately 1.8–2.4 m ) perfect for pots and renowned for its ease of cultivation. Completely green, with a very thick and wind-resistant stem, it produces large leaves (up to 90 cm) and can flower as early as 9 months under optimal conditions. The bunches produce medium-sized, very sweet bananas .

Strengths

• Compact size : 6–8 ft high, ideal for balcony/terrace/greenhouse.
• Ultra tolerant : withstands missed waterings and wind well.
• Decorative foliage : large leaves for an instant tropical look.
• Productive : sweet and juicy fruits; flowering possible in < 1 year (if sufficient heat & light).

Ideal use

• Growing in pots at home, in a conservatory or greenhouse .
• Terrace in summer; go inside before any risk of frost .

Quick guide

• Adult height: 1.8–2.4 m (6–8 ft)
• Light: full sun to very bright (6–8 h+)
• Watering: Regular, allowing the top of the substrate to dry slightly
• Fertilizer: active growth = rich formula (e.g., 20-8-20), every 1–2 weeks
• Temperatures: ideal 20–32 °C; avoid < 10 °C
• Flowering/Fruiting: from ~9 months if heat, light and pot are adequate
• Wind: very good resistance thanks to its thick stem

Growing tips

• Choose a large, well-draining pot ; repot as needed to support vigor.
• Aerated substrate (quality potting soil + perlite/coco) and impeccable drainage .
• Spray or humidify the air if the indoor humidity is < 40%.
• In autumn, bring indoors before the cold nights; place near a very bright window.

Note: Growth rate, flowering and fruiting depend heavily on light, heat and pot size.