🍌 Banana tree 'Musa velutina' – Decorative, compact & floriferous pink banana

10" pot (24–48")

10" (24–48") pot

Musa 'Velutina' , also called the pink banana , is a renowned compact ornamental banana plant for its bright pink flowers and fruit . The small bananas, covered with a fine down, open They ripen naturally to reveal a white pulp. An ideal potted plant to create an effect tropical even in cold climates.

Strengths

• Unique colour : magenta pink inflorescences and fruits, very decorative.
• Compact size : perfect for balconies, terraces, verandas and greenhouses.
• Rapid flowering : can flower in ~1 year in warm and bright conditions.

Quick guide

• Mature height (pot/greenhouse): ~1.0–1.5 m (3–5 ft).
• Fruits: small pink bananas that split open when ripe; hard seeds .
• Edibility: mainly ornamental (sweet pulp but lots of seeds ).
• Light: very bright in full sun (6–8 h+).
• Ideal temperatures: 20–30 °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; impeccable drainage .
• Fertilizer: during active growth, rich formula (e.g., 20-8-20) every 1–2 weeks.

Advice

• Use a well-draining pot and repot as needed to support flowering.
• Protect from strong wind (thin leaves that can tear).
• Winter: bright and frost-free location; very moderate watering.

Note: The fruits contain very hard seeds (not suitable for consumption). 'Velutina' is cultivated primarily for its ornamental value .