How much sunlight does my Hardy Banana need?

Hardy Banana requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

How much humidity does Hardy Banana like?

Hardy Banana doesn’t require additional humidity . Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

What type of soil should I use for my Hardy Banana?

Hardy Banana does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Hardy Banana?

Hardy Banana is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

Which region is Hardy Banana native to?

Hardy Banana is native to Tropical and Subtropical Asia to the West Pacific .

Can Hardy Banana be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Hardy Banana can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Hardy Banana easy to care for?

Hardy Banana is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Hardy Banana?

Hardy Banana prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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Fast grower

Browns easily

Also known as

Japanese Banana, Japanese Banana, Japanese fibre banana and Japanese Hardy Banana

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Musa basjoo

Genus

Musa

Family

Musaceae

Order

Zingiberales

How to care for Hardy Banana

Water

How often to water your Hardy Banana

Hardy Banana needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Japanese Banana in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Hardy Banana: 1ft from a window

Hardy Banana love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Hardy Banana does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Hardy Banana in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Hardy Banana

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Hardy Banana: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Hardy Banana after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Hardy Banana is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Humidity

Soil

Fertilizer

Native Region

Growing Outdoors