Musa

(Banana plant) Basjoo

The Musa Basjoo is the hardy Japanese banana, with huge, paddle-shaped, fresh green leaves that give any garden an instant tropical look. In a good summer it grows quickly and reaches up to about 400 cm in height and 200-300 cm in width at maturity. Plant 1 per 2-3 square meters, or give a single plant a large pot or a spacious border. It rarely flowers or fruits in our climate, so this plant is all about its lush foliage. Perfect as a statement plant for a patio, a courtyard or a jungle-style border.

Plant the Musa Basjoo in a sunny to semi-shaded, sheltered spot, because strong wind tears the large leaves. It likes rich, humus-rich soil that drains well. Water generously in summer and never let it dry out completely, especially when grown in a pot, and feed regularly for fast growth. The leaves die back with the first frost, after which you can cut the stem back to about 20-30 cm in spring once new growth appears. The Musa Basjoo is winter hardy, but in the first years we advise wrapping the stem with fleece and covering the base with a thick layer of mulch or leaves to protect the roots.

Your order will be hand picked and packed in our strong and sustainable packaging as soon as possible, after which it will be delivered straight from our greenhouse to your door by your chosen carrier. You can follow the journey of your plants via the tracking link you receive in your mail. If you have any questions regarding your order and its shipment, you can get in contact with our support team.

We expect every order to arrive in tip-top shape. We take intensive care of the plants in our greenhouse and use special and as sustainable as possible protective packaging to ship our plants. We also wrote an extensive blog about how to unpack and prepare your plants for growth after shipping. However there are rare occasions where our plants don’t meet their full potential. That’s why all plants are guaranteed for 30 days after arrival, if still in its original nursery pot.