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Musa 'Little Prince' PP15255

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Musa 'Little Prince' PP15255 plant details

Musa 'Little Prince' PP15255 is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Musa 'Little Prince' PP15255

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: musaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: compact, container plant, disease-resistant, edible, houseplant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Musa 'Little Prince' PP15255

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Be sure to choose a location with plenty of room, sun, moisture and protection from wind. Mulch heavily for winter protection. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!
Due to the compactness of Musa Little Prince, it is ideally suited as both a houseplant and can also be used as a tropical accent in the garden and in a summer container. Little Prince is an extremely dwarf banana, selected for its compact size and thick foliage. The maximum height for this variety is 24 inches, which makes Little Prince the shortest banana available on the market. The thick green foliage also allows for improved resistance to leaf shred caused by winds a common problem for all bananas. A true indoor /outdoor plant: suggest that the gardener brings the plant into the home or conservatory for the winter. Prefers ample moisture, grow in fertile soil & full sun.

Gardening facts about Musa 'Little Prince' PP15255 plant

How to Grow Musa 'Little Prince' PP15255

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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