Musa 'Pisang Raja'

Also Known As

Musa 'Raja Psiang'
Green Cavendish Banana
Pisang Raja Banana
Raja Psiang Banana

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 6'
W: 4'

planting zones

8a-11

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Musa 'Pisang Raja' plant details

Musa 'Pisang Raja' is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub 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 'Pisang Raja'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: musaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 6 FT tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: disease-resistant, edible, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Musa 'Pisang Raja'

USDA Zones: 8a - 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

Green Cavendish is one of the most common bananas for the home garden and for good reason Its space saving size lends well to small back yard gardens, Its fruit quality is grade A and its resistance to disease is superb. A must have for the home garden. Great disease resistance Zones 8 and up great wind resistant. All around American favorite.

By: Florida Hill Nursery

Gardening facts about Musa 'Pisang Raja' plant

How to Grow Musa 'Pisang Raja'

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