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Buy Banana Plants for Outdoors – Musa basjoo, Ensete maurelli and More
Banana plants are the ultimate eye-catchers for your garden. With their large, exotic leaves and rapid growth, they create a tropical vibe in your own backyard. At MyPalmShop, you'll find the best banana plants for outdoor use, including Musa basjoo, Ensete maurelli and Musa sikkimensis 'Red Tiger'. These plants are surprisingly affordable, easy to care for, and delivered quickly.
Why choose a banana plant?
- Large green leaves for a tropical look
- Fast-growing – full impact in just one season
- Hardy varieties available, like Musa basjoo, sikkimensis and dajiao
- Affordable alternative to mature garden plants
- Low-maintenance, even for beginner gardeners
Popular Banana Plant Varieties
Musa basjoo – Hardiest and Most Popular Variety
Musa basjoo is the best-selling banana plant at MyPalmShop. This Japanese fibre banana is surprisingly hardy, tolerating down to about -7°C (19°F) underground. The top may freeze in winter, but it regrows in spring from the roots. With a bit of protection (like mulch or leaves), it returns stronger each year.
Musa sikkimensis 'Red Tiger' – Wind-Tolerant with Unique Markings
This robust variety with red-streaked leaves tolerates wind well and can handle down to -5°C (23°F) underground. Without protection, it regrows from the base in spring. A popular choice for a more unique, tropical garden.
Musa dajiao – Large Leaves and Edible Cooking Bananas
Dajiao is an impressive plant with massive foliage and strong growth. It’s also somewhat hardy down to -7°C (19°F) underground when well protected. Under ideal conditions, it may even produce edible bananas.
Ensete maurelli – Red Banana for Containers
With its red stems and bold presence, this plant is a true showpiece. It is not winter-hardy, so it should be grown in a pot and moved indoors or stored frost-free during winter.
Which banana plant suits you? Mini selection guide
- For open ground: Musa basjoo, sikkimensis or dajiao
- For containers: Ensete maurelli
- For windy locations: Musa sikkimensis
- Not sure? Go with the reliable and hardy Musa basjoo
Where to place your banana plant?
Banana plants love sun, warmth, and shelter from the wind. The ideal spot is sunny and slightly moist. They grow fastest in full sun. Avoid cold wind, especially for young plants.
Quick Care Guide
- Watering: Water 2-3 times per week in summer
- Feeding: Fertilize every 2 weeks with organic plant food
- Winter care: See detailed tips below
- Repotting: In spring, choose a pot 20% larger than the current one
Winter Care for Banana Plants
Outdoor varieties like Musa basjoo, sikkimensis and dajiao can tolerate light frost if the root zone is well protected. When temperatures drop to -5 to -10°C (14–19°F), the top may freeze back, but the plant often regrows from the root rhizome in spring.
Winter protection tips:
- Add a thick layer of leaf mulch (preferably oak), bark, wood chips, pine branches, or old blankets around the base
- In severe frost: create a mesh or tube structure around the stem and fill it with straw
- Make sure the root ball doesn’t freeze – that’s key to regrowth
Banana plants in pots should be moved indoors or kept frost-free during winter.
Useful Products for Your Banana Plant
- Mulch or bark – protects roots from frost and drying out
- Slow-release fertilizer – feeds steadily throughout the growing season
- Palm soil – light, nutrient-rich soil that retains moisture while draining well
Frequently Asked Questions about Banana Plants
Which banana plant is suitable for outdoor use?
Musa basjoo is the most popular outdoor variety. Musa sikkimensis and Musa dajiao are also somewhat hardy and suitable for open ground.
Are banana plants winter-hardy?
Some varieties are. Musa basjoo and dajiao can tolerate down to -7°C (19°F) underground, sikkimensis to -5°C (23°F). With mulch and protection, they often survive winter well.
What's the best spot for a banana plant?
They prefer sunny, sheltered spots. They grow fastest in full sun. Avoid wind, especially for young plants.
What do I need for my banana plant?
Use palm soil, slow-release fertilizer, and mulch or bark in winter to prevent frost and dehydration of the roots.
Pot or open ground – what’s better?
Hardy varieties like Musa basjoo do well in open ground. Non-hardy types like Ensete maurelli are best grown in pots so they can be brought indoors in winter.
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Choose quality, service, and convenience. At MyPalmShop, you can order banana plants directly online. Benefit from fast shipping, detailed care instructions, and a wide range of exotic outdoor plants.
