Musa itinerans ‘Mekong Giant’

Tall, vigorous banana with multiple dark pink-purple stems, tolerates cold, regrows quickly in spring if cold-damaged. Dramatic, lush, beautiful.
height 10–30
width 5–25ft
tolerates Cold, Heat, Moist Soil
water
needs		 Moderate – High
water
info		 Water this plant regularly, when the surface of the soil feels dry. Usually this will mean once or twice a week in dry weather. Use drippers, emitters, or a slow stream of water so that it doesn’t run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through to the deepest layers of soil. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot.
hardy
to		 0F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin China
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 4–9, 14–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

Once the main pseudo stem blooms it should be removed to encourage the new suckers, which will replace it.
If you are growing this plant in an extremely cold climate (below 20F) a good thick layer of mulch in winter will help protect the underground rhizome.