Musa 'Glui Kai'

Also Known As

Musa 'Kluai Kai'
Musa 'Kluay Kai'
Glui Kai Banana

Plant type

tree

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 6'

planting zones

8a-11

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Musa 'Glui Kai' plant details

Musa 'Glui Kai' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen 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 'Glui Kai'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: musaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: disease-resistant, edible, fragrant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Musa 'Glui Kai'

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

Glui Kai is one of the fastest fruiting specimens available, Its fruiting time is less than 10 months. Glui Kai produces a medium sized egg shaped fruit which is prolificly born on large bunches. This species of banana is litterly everywhere you look in Thailand. The mature fruit is very fragrent and fills the air with the sweet smell of bananas in Thai markets. Fair warning the chubby yellow fruit of the Glui Kai is irresistable to passer-byers so be sure to plant it in your back yard.... Glui Kai is considered cold hardy and is a great all around choice for gardeners in regions with short summers. Mature plant height is 8'

By: Florida Hill Nursery

Gardening facts about Musa 'Glui Kai' plant

How to Grow Musa 'Glui Kai'

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