{"product_id":"musa-tropicana-bananier","title":"Bananier super nain - Musa acuminata 'Tropicana' (Super Dwarf Cavendish)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusa acuminata ‘Tropicana’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a very dwarf variety of banana plant, valued for its \u003cstrong\u003edelicious fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e as well as for its ornamental and exotic look given by its \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003espectacular leaves\u003c\/span\u003e. It is a plant suitable both for growing in pots and in gardens in regions with mild climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe maximum height of this plant allows indoor cultivation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant characteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximum height\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Approximately \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1.5 – 2 meters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e at maturity, making it more compact than other Musa acuminata varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeaves\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Large, broad, of an \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eintense green\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, sometimes with reddish or purplish shades on the underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Fast, under optimal conditions it can reach maximum height in a few months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCold resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eIt is\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003esensitive to temperatures below 5°C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, and at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e0°C the leaves begin to deteriorate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e. The rhizome survives the winter in milder climates (such as southern Romania) if well protected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf the rhizome is protected, it can survive low temperatures, but \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eit is not as hardy as Musa basjoo\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFruit characteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e: The fruits are relatively\u003c\/span\u003e small\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e10-12 cm long\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e2-3 cm in diameter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShape\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Classic, elongated, slightly curved, similar to the common bananas found in supermarkets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Green when unripe, turning \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egolden yellow at maturity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePulp\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSoft and \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eseedless\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (or with very small and rare seeds). \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreamy texture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, similar to commercial bananas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTaste\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Sweet, fragrant, similar to ordinary bananas, but can be \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eslightly more tart\u003c\/span\u003e. The fruit is considered \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epleasant to taste\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, suitable for eating raw or using in various dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUses and advantages\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrnamental\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Its decorative leaves make it a popular choice in exotic gardens or as a houseplant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdible fruits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Unlike Musa Basjoo, the fruits of Musa acuminata ‘Tropicana’ are \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epleasant to taste and free of hard seeds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePot cultivation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Due to its compact size, it can be easily grown in large containers, making it suitable for terraces and balconies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusa acuminata ‘Tropicana’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a banana variety with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecompact growth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, suitable for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eornamental cultivation and fruit production\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Although not as cold-hardy as Musa Basjoo, it can be grown in temperate zones if protected during winter. Its fruits are \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eedible, sweet, and seedless\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, resembling commercial bananas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Generally, the leaves of this plant are very fragile and show defects\/damage or may break - this is considered normal for a banana plant, and the plant grows very quickly. As it develops, this variety loses its lower leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 30 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorative pot is not included in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Outdoor","offers":[{"title":"12 cm pot","offer_id":41091776839878,"sku":"","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"9 cm pot","offer_id":41531778302150,"sku":"","price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/7ad83c28-8008-4a40-9d08-5c6b476dec31_jpeg_7ec15571-b971-47bc-9f20-418c21c0de70.webp?v=1739962314","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-be\/products\/musa-tropicana-bananier","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}