Musa paradisiaca Linn Banana Plant  (Pack of 1)

The banana plant (genus Musa) is a large, herbaceous flowering plant that can grow up to 30 feet tall: Structure The plant has large, fleshy stalks topped with broad, soft, arching leaves. The leaves are made up of a stalk (petiole) and a blade (lamina), and the base of the petiole forms a sheath. The tightly packed sheaths make up the pseudostem, which supports the plant and looks like a trunk. Fruit The banana fruit is long and shaped like a "leathery berry" with yellow or green skin. It has a protective outer layer (peel or skin) with long, thin strings (vascular bundles) that run between the skin and the edible inner portion. Size The size of the banana plant and its fruit can vary greatly depending on the cultivar. Dwarf species can be as short as six feet, while the largest types can be over 30 feet tall. The leaves can also vary in size, with some being up to 9 feet long and 2 feet wide. Roots In loose soil, the banana plant's roots can develop extensively, sometimes up to 30 feet laterally. However, unfavorable subsoil conditions can limit root growth to the upper 40 cm of soil, which can result in fewer bunches.