Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during the growing season. Reduce watering in winter to prevent root rot. Check the top few centimeters of soil; if dry, it's time to water thoroughly.
Also known as Chinese Dwarf Banana · Chinese Yellow Banana
Musella lasiocarpa, the Golden Lotus Banana, is a striking ornamental banana with a unique, upright, pineapple-like flower head that emerges in maturity.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers bright, direct sunlight for best flowering and growth, but can tolerate partial shade.
Consistent Moisture
75% intensity
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry. Avoid waterlogging, especially in cooler months.
Well-drained, fertile soil
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 20-30°C. Protect from frost; it is sensitive to cold.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Regular Feeding
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season (spring/summer).
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during the growing season. Reduce watering in winter to prevent root rot. Check the top few centimeters of soil; if dry, it's time to water thoroughly.
Pruning is generally not required for aesthetic reasons, as the plant has a natural clumping habit. Remove any dead or damaged leaves as they appear.
Old pseudostems will naturally die back after flowering and can be cut at the base.
Propagation is primarily done through division of rhizomes or offsets that form around the base of the mother plant. Carefully separate these with a clean, sharp tool and pot them in well-draining soil.
Repot young plants annually or when they become root-bound. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years. Use a large pot with excellent drainage and fresh, well-draining potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Golden Lotus Banana (Musella lasiocarpa)
Where Golden Lotus Banana (Musella lasiocarpa) is found
Density
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Zingiberales |
| Family | Musaceae |
| Genus | Musella |
| Species | Musella lasiocarpa |
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