Bordelon Ornamental Banana

Container Growing

Thrives in large containers; ensure pots have adequate drainage holes and allow for the plant's significant size potential.

Family

Musaceae

Foliage Look

Large, dark green to bronze-toned paddle-shaped leaves with distinct, light-catching midribs.

Foliage Rules

Leaves are very large, paddle-shaped, and display characteristic dark tones or subtle variegation; avoid images of tiny, thin leaves.

Fruit Flower Look

Insignificant or absent; the focus remains on the foliage display.

Fruit Flower Rules

Do not include fruit or flowers on starter-stage images; this is an ornamental foliage plant.

Growth Habit Rules

Maintain an upright, clumping structure; avoid depicting as a sprawling groundcover or woody tree.

Mature Plant Look

A bold, upright, tropical clumping plant with broad, dramatic foliage providing a dense, lush green screen.

Mature Stage Morphology

Clumping habit with large, broad, arching paddle-shaped leaves arranged in a spiraling crown on thick, upright pseudostems.

Morphology Rules

Focus on the architectural, upright pseudostem and broad, dark foliage typical of ornamental Musa cultivars.

Plant Faqs

Does the Bordelon banana produce fruit? No, this is an ornamental variety grown for its foliage. Will it grow in my living room? It prefers high outdoor humidity but can be grown as a specimen plant in a sunroom. How often should I water it? Keep the soil consistently moist during the summer but never waterlogged. How cold can it get? It is a tropical plant and should be brought inside or protected when temperatures drop toward freezing.

Root Look

Healthy white or light-tan fibrous roots fully occupying the starter plug.

Soil Look

Dark, nutrient-dense, slightly moist organic potting mix.

Starter Stage

Small, upright plug with a central stem and developing paddle-shaped leaves.

Starter Stage Morphology

Healthy, vigorous foliage, typically with a dark green or slightly bronze-toned base; sturdy roots filling the plug tray.

Video Voiceover Script

Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Bordelon Ornamental Banana. This is Bordelon Ornamental Banana, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this vibrant tropical plant become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future patio container display or tropical garden space you want to create. Focus your attention on the broad, paddle-shaped leaves that define this cultivar, showcasing the deep, rich tones and bold architectural form that make this foliage plant a standout in any setting. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining mix, then move it to a larger container or your chosen in-ground location once established for long-term growth. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.

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Discover the lush, architectural beauty of the Bordelon Ornamental Banana. This fast-growing tropical plant is an ideal choice for adding a bold, foliage-forward impact to your outdoor patio or landscape.

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Growing Musa Bordelon Ornamental Banana