How to Care for Musa Florida 'Bronana'
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THE SCIENCE
Family: Musaceae
Genus: Musa
Commonly: Banana tree, flowering banana
THE BASICS
WATER
- Keep the soil consistently moist but ensure it’s not waterlogged to avoid rot.
LIGHT
- Place in bright, indirect sunlight and if kept indoors, offer at least 6-8 hours of indirect sunlight daily. A south or east-facing window would be best! Musa ‘Bronana’ can adapt to direct sunlight☀️
HUMIDITY & TEMP
- Maintain high humidity levels around the plant either with the help of the occasional gentle mist, pebble tray, or humidifier.
THE NITTY GRITTY
SOIL
- A well-draining, aerated soil is best: potting mix, perlite, bark and other chunky media is an excellent choice!
- Check out our signature blend, Dirt Bag – specifically mixed to ensure optimal soil quality and promote growth!
- Repot as needed to refresh nutrients and give your plant room to grow.
FERTILIZING
- A balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season (spring & summer) will keep your Monstera well-fed. Dilute to half-strength or stop fertilizing in the fall and winter.
- Incorporate our Arber Plant Food during your routine waterings to promote lush, bright foliage!
PESTS
- Banana trees are generally hardy but keep an eye out for pests like spider mites, mealy bugs, and thrips. Regularly inspect the underside of the leaves and stem joints for hiding pests.
- Check out Pests 101 for more info!
- Pro-tip: Gently wiping the leaves with a damp cloth prevents dust build-up and deters pests from setting up camp.
OTHER DEETS
LEAF BROWNING
- Expect some browning on leaves as the plant adjusts to new environments - this is normal!
FRUIT PRODUCTION
- Typically, Musa ‘Bronana’ will start producing edible fruit in 1.5-2 years under optimal conditions. Yum! 🍌
