Musa Mona Lisa

Scientific Name: Musa 'FHIA-02'

Also Known As

Musa 'Mona Lisa'
Mona Lisa Banana

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 10'-12'
W: 10'

planting zones

9a-11

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Musa Mona Lisa plant details

Musa Mona Lisa is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. 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 Mona Lisa

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: musaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: disease-resistant, edible, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Musa Mona Lisa

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
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

Mona Lisa It is a hybrid that has been marketed as a 'pesticide-free' banana Produces a wonderful AAA+ desert banana on beautiflul dark green trees deserved of its name.

By: Florida Hill Nursery

Gardening facts about Musa Mona Lisa plant

How to Grow Musa Mona Lisa

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant