Poquito Banana is a dwarf tropical plant with a trunk-like false stem and huge paddle shaped foliage that emerges with red spots that fades as they mature. Grows best in full sun and rich, consistently moist well drained soils. Poquito's small size makes it much more manageable as a houseplant than the species and does not fruit. Treat as an annual if outside.
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Type: |
Perennial, Annual |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
2' - 3' |
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Spacing: |
2.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
9 - 12 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Do not let soils dry out. Outside plants must be overwintered to survive in areas outside zones. Susceptible to anthracnose, wilt and mosiac virus. Watch for common houseplant pests.
LANDSCAPE USES: Tropical Accents or Group Plantings, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Heuchera, Daylily, Japanese Barberry
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
