Musa 'Popoulu'

Growing Information

Temp: For best growth above 65°F is recommended. Wind tolerant

Light: Full sun to no less than 30% shade. Foliage growers should use 30%-60% shade.

Soil: Good water holding capacity is needed

Mature Height: 12-14'

Type: Dessert/Cooking

Hardiness: Zone 8-10

Major Pests: Borers, grasshoppers, and root nematodes

Diseases: Panama disease and Black Sigatoka (a leaf spot disease)

Origin: Hawaiian

This is a popular Hawaiian plantain variety. The fruit can be eaten out-of-hand or cooked. The flesh is a salmon pink and has a very pleasing sub acid apple-like taste. The plant is slender and grows up to 14’ feet in height and likes some shade. In Hawaiian, “Popoulu” means “ball-shaped like breadfruit”. Although 'Popoulu' is from a different geographical region than 'Hua Moa' it is very possible that they are the same plant.

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