Overview
Musa basjoo 'Variegata' (v) is a suckering conservatory greenhouse in the genus Musa, part of the Musaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Musa basjoo 'Variegata' (v) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1b. Suggested uses include coastal, architectural and wall side borders.
About
Musa basjoo, known variously as Japanese banana, Japanese fiber banana or hardy banana, is a species of flowering plant belonging to the banana family Musaceae. It was previously thought to have originated in the Ryukyu Islands of Japan, from where it was first described in cultivation, but is now known to have originated in the subtropical southern Chinese province of Sichuan.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Musa
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1b
Plant details
Musa basjoo 'Variegata' (v) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Herbaceous Perennial, Bedding
- Habit
- Suckering
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Architectural, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Musa basjoo 'Variegata' (v)
- Propagation
- Seed, separate suckers, division
- Pest resistance
- Glasshouse red spider mite, mealybugs, aphids
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Musa basjoo 'Variegata' (v)?
Musa basjoo 'Variegata' (v) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Musa basjoo 'Variegata' (v) need?
Musa basjoo 'Variegata' (v) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Musa basjoo 'Variegata' (v) hardy in the UK?
Musa basjoo 'Variegata' (v) has an RHS hardiness rating of H1b, meaning it needs subtropical warmth of 10–15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Musa basjoo 'Variegata' (v)?
Seed, separate suckers, division.
More in the Musa genus
- Musa acuminatacommercial banana
- Musa acuminata 'Grand Nain' (AAA Group) (F)
- Musa acuminata 'Pisang Lidi' (AA Group) (F)
- Musa acuminata 'Robusta' (AAA Group) (F)
- Musa acuminata 'Tuu Ghia' (AA Group) (F)
- Musa balbisiana 'Black Thai'
- Musa basjooJapanese banana
- Musa beccarii
