Musa basjoo (Hardy banana tree) — H70-90 cm | Pot Ø21 cm
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Frequently asked questions
Does the hardy banana tree produce edible bananas? No, its fruits are filled with seeds: it is an ornamental plant grown for its foliage.
Why are my banana tree's leaves tearing? It's the wind: the large leaves split along the veins, which is normal and harmless to the plant.
Shipping & packaging
Shipped within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 working days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection so your plant arrives in perfect condition
- Tracking link sent by email as soon as your parcel ships
- Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page
ZEN ARRIVAL GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us promptly at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- We will find the right solution for your situation
- No return needed — we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage in transit, plants severely weakened on arrival, and order preparation errors.
CARE TIPS ON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack your plant immediately and inspect it
- Let it acclimatize for 24-48h in a bright spot out of direct sunlight
- Check the soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting, if needed
- Keep it away from heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe the leaves to remove dust
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🌿 Large 1.50 m soft green leaves • ❄️ The hardiest banana tree • 🌴 Instant tropical effect • ☀️ Sun to partial shade • 💧 Generous watering • 🐾 Non-toxic
Musa basjoo unfurls immense soft green leaves that reach 1.50 meters in length on an upright trunk, creating a tropical atmosphere all by itself. A species native to the Ryukyu Islands, south of Japan, it is the hardiest of the exotic plants in the catalog.
Its distinguishing feature is this hardiness: its rhizome survives down to -12 °C under a good layer of mulch and regrows in spring, whereas other banana trees must be overwintered frost-free. This is what makes it suitable for growing in the ground well beyond the Mediterranean region.
Which banana tree should you choose?
Six banana trees in the catalog, from a desk-sized plant to a terrace tree:
- Musa basjoo (this plant) — soft green foliage, hardy rhizome down to -12 °C (H70-90 cm | Pot Ø21 cm). The only one that can spend the winter outdoors.
- Musa ensete 'Maurelli' — blood-red trunk and veins, massive habit (H70-90 cm | Pot Ø21 cm). The most spectacular.
- Musa 'Ever Red' — burgundy-red undersides of the leaves, compact habit (H70-90 cm | Pot Ø21 cm). The most colorful.
- Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish' — dwarf banana tree with young leaves marbled brown-purple, reaching a maximum height of 1.50 m (H75 cm | Pot Ø21 cm). The most compact of the larger formats.
- Musa 'Oriental Dwarf' — dwarf indoor banana tree (H25 cm | Pot Ø12 cm). The smallest format.
- Musa tropicana — arched leaves on a young plant (H27 cm | Pot Ø12 cm). The most affordable.
Light & location
The banana tree requires plenty of light and, above all, shelter from the wind: its large leaves tear along the veins as soon as the wind blows a little strongly.
- Exposure: sun to partial shade — full sun provides the fastest growth.
- Location: terrace, patio, corner of the garden, sheltered balcony — must be protected from the wind.
- Hardiness: the rhizome survives down to -12 °C with mulch — the foliage itself freezes from -2 °C.
- Soil type: rich, deep and moist — potting soil mixed with compost; banana plants are very hungry feeders.
The foliage disappears every winter and the plant regrows from the base in spring: this is the normal cycle in our climate, not an accident.
Watering & care
A banana plant consumes enormous amounts of water in season: its leaf area transpires far more than that of any other terrace plant. A rich, water-retentive substrate is essential, and browning at the edges almost always indicates a lack of water or air that is too dry.
- Watering: generous from April to September — daily in hot weather when grown in a pot; the substrate must never dry out.
- Drainage: essential nonetheless — plenty of water, but no standing water in winter.
- Fertilizer: every two weeks from April to August — it is one of the hungriest plants in the catalog.
- Winter mulching: add 30 cm of leaves or straw around the base from November onwards.
- Pruning: cut off frost-damaged leaves in spring only, never before: they protect the heart of the plant during winter.
The shoots that emerge at the base can be separated in spring to propagate the plant, or left in place to form a clump.
Decor ideas & plant combinations
It's the plant that transforms a terrace the fastest: in one season, a well-fed banana plant doubles in size and creates a tropical atmosphere that no European shrub can provide.
- For a colorful jungle, pair it with Musa ensete 'Maurelli' — soft green against blood red, two banana plants with similar silhouettes and contrasting colors.
- To add height and structure, place a Fargesia Rufa behind it — the bamboo's fine vertical form highlights the width of the banana plant's leaves.
- To brighten up winter, add a 'Etna' cherry laurel — its evergreen foliage fills the space when the banana plant has disappeared.
- To enhance the pot, a large container made of natural fiber or terracotta retains moisture better, which this plant constantly needs.
Measured by pot volume, it is the most spectacular plant in the catalog: 2 to 3 meters tall in three seasons from a Ø21 cm pot.
Verdeia tips
- Mulch the base from November: this is what makes all the difference between a banana plant that regrows in spring and a dead plant. Thirty centimeters of dry leaves or straw around the base are enough to withstand temperatures down to -12 °C.
- Water much more than you think: in a pot and in midsummer, a banana plant drinks every day. Leaves that curl in on themselves at the end of the day indicate a lack of water, and a heatwave increases its needs even further.
- Do not cut off frost-damaged leaves before March: even when brown and drooping, they provide natural protection around the base of the trunk. Removing them in December directly exposes the living part to the cold.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Musa basjoo
- Common name: Japanese banana, hardy banana
- Family: Musaceae
- Origin: Ryukyu Islands, southern Japan
- Size on delivery: H70-90 cm | Pot Ø21 cm
- Habit: upright trunk, broad arched leaves
- Mature height: 2 to 3 meters, leaves up to 1.50 m long
- Exposure: sun to partial shade, absolutely sheltered from the wind
- Watering: abundant during the growing season, daily in hot weather
- Soil type: rich, deep and moist
- Hardiness: rhizome hardy down to -12 °C with mulching, foliage destroyed from -2 °C
- Growth: very fast during the growing season
- Foliage: deciduous in our climates, large light green leaves
- Fruiting: ornamental only, inedible fruits filled with seeds
- Care: frequent watering and fertilization, winter mulching
- Toxicity: 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children
- Decorative style: Tropical / Jungle / Exotic
Each plant is unique: the height of the trunk, the number of leaves, and the presence of offsets naturally vary from one plant to another.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Orders ship within 48 working hours, with tracked delivery in 2 to 5 working days via DPD. Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page. You receive a tracking link as soon as your parcel leaves.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.