{"product_id":"basjoo-banana-live-plant-musa-basjoo-cold-hardy-ornamental-banana-tree-4-8-inch-starter-plant-for-outdoor-gardens","title":"Basjoo Banana Live Plant, Musa Basjoo Cold Hardy Ornamental Banana Tree, 4–8 Inch Starter Plant for Outdoor Gardens","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasjoo Banana Live Plant – Cold-Hardy Ornamental Banana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring a tropical look to your landscape with a young Basjoo banana plant (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusa basjoo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). Known for its large, lush green leaves and vigorous growth under favorable conditions, this ornamental banana is a popular choice for tropical-style gardens and bold outdoor foliage displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike bananas grown primarily for their edible fruit, Basjoo is valued mainly for its ornamental appearance and relative cold tolerance compared with many other banana varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Basjoo Banana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusa basjoo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — confirm the identity with the seller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 live plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4–8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth stage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Young starter plant or seedling, as supplied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large green tropical-style leaves as the plant matures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ornamental outdoor planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun is generally preferred; provide adequate water in hot weather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Regular watering during active growth, with good drainage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvertised country of origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United States; confirm the plant's actual growing origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy grow Basjoo banana?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTropical garden style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large leaves add dramatic texture to garden beds and landscape borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrnamental focal point:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use it as a feature plant in a suitable outdoor garden or large container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelative cold tolerance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Basjoo is known for better cold tolerance than many tropical bananas. However, foliage can be damaged by frost, and the plant's ability to return after winter depends on local temperatures, protection, and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing and care instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant in full sun where possible. In very hot climates, monitor moisture closely and protect young plants from extreme heat stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist during active growth without allowing roots to sit in waterlogged soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use fertile, organically enriched, well-draining soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e During active growth, a suitable balanced fertilizer may help support healthy foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter care:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cold tolerance varies with the plant's establishment, winter conditions, and protection. Mulching and other winter-protection measures may help in marginal climates, but survival is not guaranteed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you will receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone live Basjoo banana starter plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, advertised at approximately 4–8 inches tall. As a young plant, it may look much smaller than mature banana plants shown in example photos. Natural variation in leaf size and plant shape is normal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Basjoo is primarily an ornamental banana. Do not purchase it expecting a dependable edible fruit crop. Actual growth rate, mature size, and winter survival depend on climate and care. Confirm the plant's identity, rooted condition, and shipping form before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd this distinctive ornamental banana to your outdoor garden for lush foliage and a tropical-inspired landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"leaflyf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67727900573773,"sku":null,"price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/2941\/5501\/files\/UntitledDesign_604_9_3cf485bd-bfe7-4764-afff-da55a0a19e5f.jpg?v=1792393548","url":"https:\/\/liveblooms.com\/products\/basjoo-banana-live-plant-musa-basjoo-cold-hardy-ornamental-banana-tree-4-8-inch-starter-plant-for-outdoor-gardens","provider":"Live Blooms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}