{"product_id":"bananier-musa-basjoo-1","title":"‘Musa basjoo’ Banana Plant","description":"\u003ch1\u003e🍌 ‘Musa basjoo’ Banana Plant\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe hardy choice for creating a spectacular tropical garden in a single Quebec summer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid #d9e8dc;border-radius:8px;background:#f4faf5;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏 Mature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2 to 4 m (6.5 to 13 ft)\u003c\/strong\u003e during the growing season in Quebec; up to \u003cstrong\u003e4 to 5 m (13 to 16 ft)\u003c\/strong\u003e in a mild climate or greenhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏠 Recommended space:\u003c\/strong\u003e garden, large container, greenhouse or protected outdoor location; allow room for its broad leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid #d9e8dc;border-radius:8px;background:#f4faf5;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Choose your size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4-inch pot — 6–18\" plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e see the availability selector.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-inch pot — 18–36\" plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e see the availability selector.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasurements are approximate and may vary slightly at the time of shipping.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose this variety?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMusa basjoo is grown primarily for its giant foliage and rapid growth. With excellent drainage and suitable winter protection, the corm can survive in the ground and regrow in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe hardiest banana plant\u003c\/strong\u003e commonly grown in gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRapid \u003cstrong\u003ejungle effect\u003c\/strong\u003e with imposing foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSuitable for the \u003cstrong\u003eground or a large container\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePrimarily \u003cstrong\u003eornamental\u003c\/strong\u003e; its fruit is not grown for eating.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing in Quebec and other cold-winter regions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun or a very bright location, ideally 6 to 8 hours or more.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e optimal growth between 20 and 32°C (68 to 90°F); bring indoors before temperatures fall below 10°C (50°F).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep the growing medium slightly moist during active growth without standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, airy and very well draining.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e feed regularly during active growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWinter protection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAfter frost, remove damaged leaves and cover the base with 30 to 45 cm of insulating mulch.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTo preserve more height, insulate the pseudostem with dry leaves or straw and protect the top from moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eContainer plants should overwinter frost-free with very little water.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping and preorder information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe availability selector shows the \u003cstrong\u003eexpected shipping or pickup period\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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