We tend to think, not without reason, that banana trees are plants that live in tropical regions and that, therefore, they do not support any cold, not even mild frosts. But in reality there is one that you can have outside without having to worry about low temperatures, and that is the Muse Helen's Hybrid.
Like all Muses, it is very fast growing, and in a very few years it will bear fruit and give you some delicious bananas. This is how this edible banana tree is cared for.
The Muse Helen's Hybrid is an edible banana that comes from a cross between the musa sikkimensis and Chini-champa muse. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that can measure up to 7m in height, with long green leaves up to 1m long by 50cm wide. It has no trunk, but pseudostems that constitute a solid pillar that withstands winds and frosts down to -3ºC without problems.
It is a plant that has male and female flowers in the same inflorescence, which can measure up to half a meter, very fast growing that only needs one thing: plenty of water.
How is the Muse Helen's Hybrid cared for?
For it to grow healthy, it is necessary that, in addition to frequent waterings, be placed in an area where the sun shines directly. It may be in semi-shade, but it is better to give it at least half a day of sun so that its growth and development are optimal. In addition, it is also highly recommended to fertilize in spring and summer with organic fertilizers, such as guano, horse manure or worm humus, adding about 2-5 handfuls (depending on how big the plant is) and mixing it with the earth.
It is not necessary to prune, but to make it look more beautiful you can cut those leaves that are already beginning to wither.
Have you heard of this cold resistant edible banana tree?