Plant Care Musa Basjoo

Musa Basjoo

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Also known as

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

Taxonomy

Musa basjoo
Musa
Musaceae
Zingiberales

How to care for Musa Basjoo

💦 Water

How often to water your Musa Basjoo

Water needs for Musa Basjoo
0.5 cups
every 9

Musa Basjoo 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.

Calculate water needs of Musa Basjoo

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Japanese Banana in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Musa Basjoo: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Musa Basjoo love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Musa Basjoo does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Musa Basjoo

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Musa Basjoo: 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 Musa Basjoo after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Musa Basjoo 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!

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Outdoor Care Guide for Japanese Banana →


💦 Water Needs

Musa Basjoo 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.

Japanese Banana Water Frequency →

Japanese Banana Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Musa Basjoo 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 🏡.

Japanese Banana Light Requirements →

Japanese Banana Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Musa Basjoo is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

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💨 Humidity

Musa Basjoo 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.

Japanese Banana Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Musa Basjoo 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!

Best Soil Mix for Japanese Banana →

Best Pots for Japanese Banana →

When and How to Successfully Repot Japanese Banana →

What Are Healthy Japanese Banana Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Musa Basjoo 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.

How Much and When to Fertilize Japanese Banana →


🌎 Native Region

Musa Basjoo is native to Tropical and Subtropical Asia to the West Pacific.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Musa Basjoo, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Musa Basjoo

Musa Basjoo

Musa Basjoo


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Musa Basjoo has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 1
Musa Basjoo has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 1
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Likes a lot of sunlight!

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