Musa Florida Variegated Banana Tree
Musa sp. 'Florida' (variegated)

**Sorry, no shipping to Hawaii**

A variegated selection of the Florida banana — a cultivar developed and grown in Florida, producing the characteristic large, paddle-shaped banana leaves with bold cream, white, and mint-green striping and mottling across a deep green ground, with distinctive pink to reddish coloration along the petiole ridges that adds a further color dimension. Supply is genuinely limited by import restrictions that prevent wide commercial distribution, making this one of the more practically difficult variegated tropical plants to source. A vigorous, large-format plant capable of reaching 8-12 feet in ideal outdoor conditions in Florida's climate, more compact when container-grown indoors.

• Light: Full sun to bright indirect light; strong consistent light is essential for the most vivid variegation contrast and most vigorous growth. Insufficient light causes the plant to grow slowly and the variegation to dull.

• Soil: Rich, well-draining tropical mix of quality potting soil, perlite, and orchid bark; slightly acidic pH supports the best growth. Never waterlogged or compacted.

• Temperature/Humidity: Warm temperatures between 68-95°F; cold-sensitive and damaged below 50°F. High humidity of 60-80% supports the largest, most vividly variegated leaves. Well suited to Florida outdoor growing in zones 9b-11.

• Watering: Keep the medium consistently moist — a heavy drinker during active growth. Water when the top 2" of soil begins to dry; never allow to dry out completely. Ensure excellent drainage to prevent root rot.

• Fertilizer: A heavy feeder — fertilize every 4-6 weeks during active growth with a balanced high-potassium formula; a 15-5-10 suits it well. Apply away from the base to avoid salt burn. Unfertilized plants grow very slowly.

**Note: Due to fragile nature of this plant, browning of the leaves should be expected following shipping and during acclimation to its new environment. Allow minimum 30 days for your plant to adjust after arrival. Images are a general representation of size and color. Variegation will vary.