How to grow and care for Musa velutina H.Wendl. & Drude
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Musa velutina H.Wendl. & Drude, Pink velvet banana
Musa velutina H.Wendl. & Drude 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Musa velutina H.Wendl. & Drude
How often should I water?
check Musa velutina H.Wendl. & Drude Every 7 days if it needs water. when it’s very cold(below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Musa velutina H.Wendl. & Drude need?
Bright direct
Bright indirect
Grow light
Light preference
Musa velutina H.Wendl. & Drude likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Musa velutina H.Wendl. & Drude at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
0
40~70%
100
Musa velutina H.Wendl. & Drude prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy!
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
Musa velutina H.Wendl. & Drude is a member of Musaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial, Annual |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Zingiberales |
| Family | Musaceae |
| Genus | Musa |
| Species | Musa velutina |
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