Bananier chinezesc - Musa dajiao (Da Jiao)

Musa dajiao, commonly known as the "big banana" (Da Jiao, in Mandarin), is a species of banana plant native to southern China, especially Yunnan province. The plant can reach 5-7 meters in height, with large leaves over 2 meters long, and a sturdy false stem. The fruits are larger than ordinary bananas, reaching 30 cm in length, with a thick peel and sweet, slightly fibrous flesh, mainly used for cooking.

This species prefers a warm and humid climate, being drought-resistant and used both for culinary and ornamental purposes. It is valued in subtropical regions for its impressive size and versatility, having significant local economic value.

This variety has better cold resistance than other edible banana species. During the cold waves in China in the 1990s, Da Jiao was the variety that endured best. The plants did not suffer much, even though temperatures dropped to -9°C. However, growers’ expectations should be realistic – the false stem (stipe) must not freeze, otherwise flowering will not occur. Fruit ripening also requires time – at least 4 months must pass from the start of flowering until harvest.

Height including pot: approx. 25+ cm (depending on the season)

Note: Generally, the leaves of this plant are very fragile and show defects/damage or may be broken – this is considered normal for a banana plant, and the plant grows very quickly. As it develops, this variety loses its lower leaves. Sometimes plants will be shipped without leaves – this does not affect the plant’s further development.