Ornamental banana plant

View photographs and a description of the plant Musa ornata, commonly known as Flowering Banana or Ornamental Banana

The Ornamental Banana (Musa ornate) is a dwarf banana plant with attractive pink flowers (above). Flowers are unisexual. Male and female flowers are packed

The banana plant is iconic, but there's more to this family than the common Cavendish. This article introduces eleven types of banana plants, each with its own story and set of features.

Thanks to Chris Neumann, Lead Horticulturist for sharing the gardens at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge in Madison, Wisconsin!

It’s easy to assume that bananas can only grow in far away and exotic jungles, but they actually can grow in North America and can even be grown indoors.

Craving a bit of paradise? Bring that tropical vibe to your Midwest yard with these bold, colorful plants.

There are roughly 70 different species of banana plants which all belong to the Musa genus. This genus is responsible for producing both bananas and plantains. Though these fruits are economically important across the world, banana plants are not just cultivated for their ability to produce bananas. They also have a striking appearance, with long paddle-like foliage in bright green, which makes them popular as ornamental plants.

Abyssinian Red Ornamental Banana Plant - Just Fruits and Exotics

The banana (Musa spp.) is a genus of fast-growing tropical plants. Banana trees are grown for their fruit or as an ornamental outdoors or indoors.

Banana is one of the most common trees that come to mind when you dream of the tropics, but did you know that it is not actually a tree? In fact, it is the tallest grass in the world. In tropical banana plantations, the plants must be cut to the ground after fruiting. The trunk is formed by the main stem covered with leaves. However, due to its size, it is often considered a tree. Regardless of the size of your garden, there is a suitable banana. Although most species do best in warm...