This famous Banana relative is a popular ornamental in tropical regions throughout the world. Its most conspicuous characteristic is the distichous leaf arrangement, which gives the entire plant the appearance of a huge fan. Easily produced from seed, it is fast growing.
Seeds (5) : 2.6 €
Seeds (100) : 26 €
Plant 20-25cm : 26 €
Habitat
Tropical Lowland Forests 0-600m
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Monoecious ( Plant bearing both male and female flowers ) Resitant to salty sea air Fast-Growing Drought-Tolerant
Cultivation
Cultivation
Substrate
Temperature during winter
Lighting
Watering during automn-winter
Watering during hot season
Fertilizer during growth
Pruning
Repotting
1 soil + 2 humus
Indoor during winter temperature min. 17C
Sunny
Rarely ( when the substrate is dry )
Regularly but without excess, and especialy during summer
Regularly but with spacing
No pruning
Repot every year if possible
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Germination Seeds are very easy to germinate. Seeds need up to 1 month to germinate. Minimum 26°C. Maximum 38°C.
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Tropical Lowland Forests 0-600m 
