🍌 ‘Veinte Cohol’ Banana Plant – Exceptionally Fast Flowering

‘Veinte Cohol’ is a highly sought-after variety for its ability to flower much faster than most fruiting bananas. Its name means “twenty” in Spanish, a reference to its reputation for producing quickly under ideal conditions. Compact, vigorous and very productive, it is perfect for growers who want to harvest their own bananas in a greenhouse or a large container.

Highlights

• Very fast flowering compared with most varieties.
• Vigorous growth with beautiful tropical foliage.
• Excellent choice for growing in a pot or greenhouse.
• Produces sweet bananas when grown in good conditions.

Ideal use

• Growing in a pot, greenhouse or sunroom.
• Can spend the summer outdoors.
• Bring indoors before any risk of frost.

Quick care sheet

• Mature height: 2–3 m (6.5–10 ft)
• Light: full sun to very bright (6–8 h+)
• Watering: regular; avoid letting the growing medium dry out completely.
• Fertilizer: rich formulation (e.g. 20-8-20) every 1 to 2 weeks during growth.
• Temperatures: ideal 20–32 °C; avoid below 10 °C.
• Flowering/Fruiting: known for flowering faster than many other fruiting bananas.
• Hardiness: tropical; protect from frost.

Growing tips

• Plan for a large, well-draining container.
• Feed generously during the growing season.
• Strong light and steady warmth speed up flowering.
• Repot as needed to maximize the plant’s vigour.

Note: Although Veinte Cohol is known for early flowering, growth speed and fruit production still depend on warmth, light, fertilization and pot size.

Shipping and preorder information

The availability shown in the selector corresponds to the expected shipping or pickup time. Preorder plants are reserved for spring 2027.