Pink banana
(Musa velutina)
The pink banana prefers a warm, sunny to partially shaded, and wind-protected location. It requires regular watering, with the soil kept consistently moist but well-drained.
Ideally, the soil should be humus-rich, loose, and nutrient-dense with a slightly acidic pH value of about 5.5 to 6.5. Waterlogging should be avoided, as the rhizomes and roots are sensitive to permanently wet soil.
Under optimal conditions, it begins to bloom and fruit after just 1 to 2 years. It produces striking pink flowers and decorative pink bananas that open when ripe. Reaching a height of about 1.5 to 2.5 meters, the plant remains relatively compact and is particularly well-suited for smaller gardens and tropical plantings.