{"product_id":"bananier-lacatan-lakatan","title":"‘Lacatan’ (Lakatan) Banana Plant","description":"\u003ch1\u003e🍌 ‘Lacatan’ (Lakatan) Banana Plant\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn aromatic dessert variety known for its yellow-orange flesh and richer character.\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\u003e2.5 to 4 m (8 to 13 ft)\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on container size and conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏠 Recommended space:\u003c\/strong\u003e greenhouse, sunroom or large room with a high ceiling.\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\u003eLacatan, also spelled Lakatan, is valued for fragrant fruit and colourful flesh. It forms a vigorous plant with generous tropical foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic, sweet dessert banana\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFlesh often more yellow to orange than standard Cavendish fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eVigorous growth and imposing foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSuitable for a large container or greenhouse.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBanana flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFully ripe fruit is \u003cstrong\u003esweet, fragrant and richer tasting\u003c\/strong\u003e than a typical Cavendish, with yellow to yellow-orange flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to keep the plant more compact in a container\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eRepot gradually instead of moving directly into an oversized container.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLimit the final container size reasonably, recognizing that this can reduce fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eProvide abundant light, avoid excess nitrogen and remove unnecessary suckers.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e do not cut the top off the pseudostem to reduce height; this removes its growing point.\u003c\/p\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\u003eShipping and preorder information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe availability selector shows the \u003cstrong\u003eexpected shipping or pickup period\u003c\/strong\u003e. Preorder plants are reserved for \u003cstrong\u003espring 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e repot gradually to make watering easier to manage and encourage healthy roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95em;color:#555;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAppearance, growth, colour and time to fruiting vary with light, warmth, container size and care.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Serres Tropico-Québec","offers":[{"title":"4\" pot (6–18\" plant) \/ Available now","offer_id":44401007427718,"sku":"MUSA-LACATAN-4","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6\" pot (18–36\" plant) \/ Preorder — spring 2027","offer_id":44401007460486,"sku":"MUSA-LACATAN-6-P27","price":44.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4\" pot (6–18\" plant) \/ Preorder — spring 2027","offer_id":67905168867462,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" pot (18–36\" plant) \/ Available now","offer_id":67905168965766,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/4278\/7206\/files\/tropico-quebec-bananier-musa-lacatan.jpg?v=1765397104","url":"https:\/\/tropico-quebec.com\/en\/products\/lacatan-banana-plant","provider":"Tropico-Québec","version":"1.0","type":"link"}