‘Musa gracilis Holttum’ is a wild banana native to Peninsular Malaysia and grows primarily in humid tropical climates. Details are below.
Growth size: If planted in the ground, it will grow to a fairly large size. The height is over 3m, and the leaf size is over 1m.
Suitable temperature: 20℃~30℃ or higher At Cece Farm, it grows without problems even at temperatures of 40℃.
Rating (1 to 5 stars):
Heat resistance: 5 stars strong
Cold resistance: 2 stars weak
Dry resistance: 3 stars average
Tolerance to sunlight: 4 stars Strong – It is highly resistant to direct sunlight, but if you plant it in a pot, limit direct sunlight to noon and keep it in semi-shade in the afternoon to keep the leaves beautiful.
As with all bananas, if exposed to the wind, the leaves will become nicked and look unsightly. When managing the plant in a pot, it is recommended to manage it in a place where it can be blocked from wind.