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Musa M. acuminata 'Dwarf Brazilian'

 
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Family: Musaceae
Genus: Musa (MEW-suh) (Info)
Species: M. acuminata
Cultivar: Dwarf Brazilian
Additional cultivar information: (aka Santa Catarina Prata, Prata Ana)

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Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Blue-Green

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

1 positive
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Jungleman On Apr 20, 2009, Jungleman from Pasadena, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:

Native of Brazil, a mutation of 'Brazilian'. Known for wind resistance, as it has tough leaves. Seems to make offsets easily.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Pasadena, California
Honomu, Hawaii



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