{"product_id":"florida-variegated-banana-live-plant","title":"Florida Variegated Banana (Musa ‘Florida’) - LIVE PLANT","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Insights and Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlorida Variegated Banana is a Musa selection grown for cream-and-green foliage and striped fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered light and gentle morning sun suit the variegated leaves. Pale areas scorch readily; avoid sudden exposure to intense afternoon sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the root zone evenly moist during active growth, while allowing excess water to drain. Wind, heat and small pots increase water demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use fertile, well-drained soil with organic matter. Keep mulch clear of the pseudostem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature and Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, humid conditions support growth. At 40–45°C, protect roots and foliage from drying winds; survival does not guarantee good fruit set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed in small, regular applications during active growth, including potassium and micronutrients. Avoid concentrated fertilizer against the stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove dead leaves and crowded suckers. After a stem finishes fruiting, cut that stem down and retain a healthy replacement sucker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate and Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e A clumping herbaceous perennial, rather than a woody tree. Growth can be rapid with warmth and water; allow space for a mature clump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edible cultivated bananas generally develop fruit without pollination. Fruiting still depends on plant maturity and suitable growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariegation differs from leaf to leaf and plant to plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect pale leaf tissue from sun scorch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeveloping fruit can show longitudinal green-and-cream striping. The degree of striping is variable. Allow fruit to mature fully before judging eating quality; a young variegated plant is not a guarantee of an early harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"rarefruittrees.ae","offers":[{"title":"Medium (Under 60cm)","offer_id":68128772555056,"sku":"P-M-FLORIDABANA","price":650.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (Over 60cm)","offer_id":68128884097328,"sku":"RFT-15367359070512-L","price":650.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/0772\/6128\/files\/rft-florida-newfruit-square-crop-1500.jpg?v=1792420421","url":"https:\/\/www.rarefruittrees.ae\/products\/florida-variegated-banana-live-plant","provider":"RareFruitTrees.ae","version":"1.0","type":"link"}