{"product_id":"pink-dwarf-banana-seeds-musa-velutina-rare-fast-growing-cold-hardy-zone-7b","title":"Pink Dwarf Banana Seeds (Musa velutina) – Rare Fast-Growing Cold Hardy Zone 7b","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"389\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"387\"\u003ePink Dwarf Banana Seeds (Musa velutina)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"800\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"494\"\u003ePink Dwarf Banana (Musa velutina)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare and highly ornamental banana species prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"589\"\u003evibrant pink, velvety fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e and compact growth habit. Unlike common edible bananas, this tropical perennial is primarily grown as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"737\"\u003edecorative landscape or container plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing stunning flowers and fruit even in cooler climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eThis fast-growing banana typically reaches \u003cstrong data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"880\"\u003e4–6 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"965\"\u003esmall gardens, patios, containers, and indoor overwintering\u003c\/strong\u003e. Large, dark green, paddle-shaped leaves can grow up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003e3 feet long\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a lush tropical appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003elate summer\u003c\/strong\u003e, creamy white flowers with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003epink bracts\u003c\/strong\u003e emerge, followed by clusters of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003ebright pink, fuzzy fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e. The fruit is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eedible and mildly sweet\u003c\/strong\u003e, though filled with hard black seeds and grown mainly for ornamental value. As the fruit ripens, it naturally \u003cstrong data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003esplits open\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding visual interest to the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Care Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade (protect from harsh afternoon sun)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist during spring \u0026amp; summer; reduce watering in winter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed regularly during active growth for best results\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003eWind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers a sheltered location\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003eCold Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003eZone 7b\u003c\/strong\u003e with protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003eIn colder climates, the foliage may die back when temperatures approach \u003cstrong data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003e30°F\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the plant reliably \u003cstrong data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003eregrows in spring\u003c\/strong\u003e. Outdoor plants in colder zones should be protected with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003eheavy mulch over the root zone\u003c\/strong\u003e. Container-grown plants can easily be moved indoors during winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003e🌴 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003eWhy Grow Musa velutina?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003eRare ornamental banana with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003epink fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003eCompact size — perfect for containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003eCold hardy compared to most bananas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003eFast-growing tropical look\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003eExcellent focal plant for exotic gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2413\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003e7b–11\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Western',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eMusa Germination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Western',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eSow indoors at any time of year.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Western',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eSow seeds as soon as you are able. If you are not going to sow them, store them in their packaging in a cool, dark, dry place. (Do not refrigerate)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1)\u003c\/b\u003e Pour distilled boiling water over seeds and allow them to soak for 3 - 4 days in the warm water. Let the seeds cool with the water. Change the water \u0026amp; Repeat this process each day. This process is Very important, as gets rid of germination inhibitors by softening the rock hard shells of the Musa seeds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e2)\u003c\/b\u003e Fill either large cells or trays with perlite, vermiculite \u0026amp; sterilized compost. Stand the trays in water until the medium is completely moist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e3)\u003c\/b\u003e Sow the seeds an inch deep. Spray the seeds with a little copper based fungicide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e4)\u003c\/b\u003e Use a heated propagator under the trays. Bottom heat is needed for optimal results with any Musa seed, so use a propagator if you have one or in a warm location out of direct sunlight for best results. Do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep at a constant temperature of 68 to 77°F. Keep at 77+ during the day, while letting the temperature drop to 68-70 at night as this will daily change in temperature will increase germination rates and speed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Western',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Western',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Check the seeds daily for germination. If mold or fungus starts to appear, remove the seeds and wash them in warm water. Spray them with fungicide and re-sow in a fresh medium in a sterilized pot. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged. As with any Tropical or Exotic seed, patience is needed as germination is always erratic. Some may sprout within 2 to 3 Weeks, while most others can take from a few all the way up to Twelve Months. Do not give up too soon!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGerminación de Musa:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eSiembre en interiores en cualquier época del año.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eSiembre las semillas tan pronto como pueda. Si no va a sembrarlas, guárdelas en su envase en un lugar fresco, oscuro y seco (no las refrigere).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e1) Vierta agua destilada hirviendo sobre las semillas y déjelas en remojo durante 3 o 4 días en el agua tibia. Deje que las semillas se enfríen con el agua. Cambie el agua y repita este proceso todos los días. Este proceso es muy importante, ya que elimina los inhibidores de germinación al ablandar las cáscaras duras como una roca de las semillas de Musa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e2) Llene celdas grandes o bandejas con perlita, vermiculita y abono esterilizado. Coloque las bandejas en agua hasta que el medio esté completamente húmedo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e3) Siembre las semillas a una pulgada de profundidad. Rocíe las semillas con un poco de fungicida a base de cobre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e4) Use un propagador calentado debajo de las bandejas. Se necesita calor en la parte inferior para obtener resultados óptimos con cualquier semilla de Musa, así que use un propagador si tiene uno o en un lugar cálido fuera de la luz solar directa para obtener mejores resultados. No excluya la luz, ya que esto ayuda a la germinación. Mantenga una temperatura constante de 68 a 77 °F. Mantenga a 77 o más durante el día, mientras deja que la temperatura baje a 68-70 por la noche, ya que este cambio diario de temperatura aumentará las tasas y la velocidad de germinación.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e5) Revise las semillas diariamente para ver si germinan. Si comienza a aparecer moho u hongos, retire las semillas y lávelas con agua tibia. Rocíelas con fungicida y vuelva a sembrarlas en un medio nuevo en una maceta esterilizada. Mantenga la superficie del abono húmedo pero no encharcado. Como con cualquier semilla tropical o exótica, se necesita paciencia ya que la germinación siempre es errática. Algunas pueden brotar en 2 a 3 semanas, mientras que la mayoría de las demás pueden tardar desde unas pocas hasta doce meses. ¡No se rinda demasiado pronto!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seed Head Exotics","offers":[{"title":"5 SEEDS","offer_id":53850629701916,"sku":null,"price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 SEEDS","offer_id":53850629734684,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 SEEDS","offer_id":53850629767452,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 SEEDS","offer_id":54117984239900,"sku":null,"price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 SEEDS","offer_id":54117984534812,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 SEEDS","offer_id":54117986500892,"sku":null,"price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 SEEDS","offer_id":54117987451164,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/9931\/2924\/files\/p1_eccbd708-7a76-46cd-b17b-e91a0cfe7882.webp?v=1769982534","url":"https:\/\/www.seedheadexotics.com\/products\/pink-dwarf-banana-seeds-musa-velutina-rare-fast-growing-cold-hardy-zone-7b","provider":"Seed Head Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}