Musa 'Praying Hands'

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
• Hardiness: Zone 8-10
• Major Pests: Borers, grasshoppers, and root nematodes
• Diseases: Panama disease and Black Sigatoka (a leaf spot disease)
• Origin: NA

This produces perhaps the most unusual and distinctive of all banana fruits. Two adjacent hands of bananas are fused, giving the appearance of praying hands. This is not just a collector's item, the fruits are delicious ripe, containing a hint of vanilla flavor. When totally ripe, individual bananas can be carefully separated from each other. An excellent all-around plant with some wind resistance; it is very collectible.