Plantain Plant (Platano Macho) - Musa paradisiaca Starter Plant

About This Plant

Plantain Plant (Platano Macho), Musa paradisiaca, is a tall, tropical plant with lush green foliage. This starter plant is ready to be planted in your garden and can grow into a large upright tree given sunny conditions and regular moisture. It produces large, sweet plantains suitable for cooking and can attract pollinators such as butterflies and bees.

What You Will Receive

Starter plant, ready to be planted in your garden. Form: starter plant.

Growing Information

Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

Watering: Regular watering; keep soil consistently moist but not soggy

Soil: Well-draining, rich in organic matter

Hardiness Zones: 9-11

Live Plant Notice

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