Musa Florida Variegated Banana Tree

Widely considered one of the most visually extraordinary variegated plants in any genus, the Variegated Florida Banana has developed a cult-level following in the collector community that is fully justified by its foliage. The large, paddle-shaped leaves are painted in a sweeping, hand-applied-looking mosaic of deep emerald green, soft mint, and pure white — striped, marbled, and patterned with an irregularity that makes each unfurling leaf a genuinely unique event. The variegation extends to the bright pink-ridged petioles and, remarkably, to the fruit itself, which produces seedless bananas with the same striped patterning that slowly fades as the fruit ripens to yellow. Also known as the Hawaiian AeAe banana and believed to have originated in Southeast Asia before becoming widely recognized in Hawaii, supply has been severely limited by import restrictions on banana plants in recent years, driving prices and demand to collector levels rarely seen for a fruiting plant.

As a lowland tropical banana, this cultivar demands significantly more light than most collector aroids — bright indirect light supplemented with a few hours of gentle morning sun is ideal, and insufficient light directly impacts both growth rate and variegation expression. The white and mint sectors are susceptible to sunburn under harsh direct sun, so filter intensity accordingly. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil is dry, using a rich, chunky, well-draining mix of orchid bark, perlite, and compost; this is a heavy feeder and benefits from monthly fertilization during the growing season. Moderate to high humidity of 60-80% supports the most vivid variegation and the healthiest new leaf emergence, though established plants can acclimate to lower household humidity over time with some browning during adjustment. Protect from wind, which shreds the large leaf blades. Hardy outdoors in USDA zones 8b-11. Non-toxic to humans and pets.

Variegation is unique to each plant. Every plant will have a different pattern and level of variegation. Plants ship with 2+ leaves per plant. These produce a new leaf every week on average.

**This plant in gallon size is not eligible for standard shipping upgrades due to its oversize packaging. Contact us for a quote.*

**Plants ship with 2 or more leaves**

NOTICE: Due to their variegated nature, leaves may have brown spots from shipping. This is not something we can control and is normal shipping stress, which occurs to some plants. We cannot offer replacements or refunds for this normal reaction. These grow new leaves rather quickly and any browned leaves will soon be replaced by new growth. By ordering you agree to this disclosure.