Description: Musa balbisiana Atia Black is a tree in the Musaceae family. The common name for it is Black Thai. A native to eastern South Asia, northern Southeast Asia, and southern China. It can grow to 16 feet tall and 8 feet wide. The leaves are around 18" wide and 3-4 feet long. The stalk will become black with age, so be patient. :0) It prefers full sun and lots of water. It is a fast grower and added as a bonus; it is also cold hardy. A real gem to have in the yard. It can be put in a container and brought inside for the Winter. It can grow in most soils that are well-drained. The flowers come out from late Winter to early spring. The blooms are red, green, and off-white. Zones 7-11Germination Scarify a small hole in each seed with sandpaper or a nail file, then soak seeds for 24 hours in warm water before sowing 1 inch deep in good loamy compost. Keep in a propagator or warm place between 70 and 80 degrees F, and do not exclude light.
Price: 13.79 USD
Location: San Francisco, California
End Time: 2025-01-26T23:06:37.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Brand: Unbranded
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Type: Perennial
Watering: Medium
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Sunlight: Full Sun
Features: Flowering
Soil Type: Peat, Sand, Loam
