Musa 'Truly Tiny'

Also Known As

Truly Tiny Banana

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

9a-10b

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Musa 'Truly Tiny' plant details

Musa 'Truly Tiny' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with red foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and high water. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Musa 'Truly Tiny'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: musaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen red
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: dwarf

GROWING CONDITIONS for Musa 'Truly Tiny'

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: high
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Musa acuminata 'Truly Tiny' is the smallest edible fruit-producing banana in the world reaching heights of 24-48 inches. Flowers are large and cone shaped emerging from the centre of the tree. Their fuchsia bracts reveal white tubular flowers producing tasty bananas. Young plants have long, broad paddle-shaped leaves that emerge maroon or blotchy but then fade to green as they mature. Fast growing and low maintenance. Requires, moist well-drained soil with heat, sun and humidity. If kept indoors, the plant won't go dormant. Very pretty and fun to grow.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Zn 8. Large green leaves with red blotches.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

A miniature version of the Dwarf Cavendish Banana, this bana plant grows only 24" tall and produces great tasting bananas. Easy to grow, indoors or out, in Zones 8-11, the Musa "Truly Tiny" makes a great house or patio plant.