Scientific name: Musa 'Florida Variegata'
Rare variegated banana variety with striking white-cream and green striped foliage, caused by a natural chimera mutation in the meristem. The 'Florida Variegata' cultivar was developed for ornamental commerce in Florida, USA, and is the recognized 'white' variegated banana (as distinct from the Hawaiian 'Ae Ae'). Herbaceous giant perennial (not a true tree) growing 2-3m tall with a pseudostem built from leaf bases. Elongated leaves (1-2m) with irregular stripes of white, cream, light green and dark green - each leaf unique. Fruits (when they mature) are relatively small compared to commercial banana varieties, with yellow peel and creamy sweet flesh. Rare and sought-after variety in private collections, valued primarily as a stunning ornamental.
10 ליטר קטן - 700 ₪ | 10 ליטר - 1,000 ₪ | 25 ליטר - 2,000 ₪
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Banana Variegated White Florida (Musa 'Florida Variegata') — Rare variegated banana variety with striking white-cream and green striped foliage, caused by a natural chimera mutation in the meristem. The 'Florida Variegata' cultivar was developed for ornamental commerce in Florida, USA, and is the recognized 'white' variegated banana (as distinct from the Hawaiian 'Ae Ae'). Herbaceous giant perennial (not a true tree) growing 2-3m tall with a pseudostem built from leaf bases. Elongated leaves (1-2m) with irregular stripes of white, cream, light green and dark green - each leaf unique. Fruits (when they mature) are relatively small compared to commercial banana varieties, with yellow peel and creamy sweet flesh. Rare and sought-after variety in private collections, valued primarily as a stunning ornamental.
During the first two years water regularly — 2–3 times a week in summer, and in winter according to rainfall and soil moisture, letting the top layer dry between waterings. Established trees need less frequent irrigation. Good drainage matters most: standing water at the roots is more harmful than under-watering.
Protect young plants from frost with fleece, mulch, or by growing them in a container that can be moved to a sheltered spot. Mature trees are more resilient; in colder areas plant in a wind-sheltered corner.
Time to fruiting depends on plant size and propagation method: grafted plants fruit earlier than seedlings. Buying a larger, developed plant shortens the wait considerably. Regular watering, seasonal fertilizing, and correct placement have the greatest influence on first flowering.
You can buy Banana Variegated White Florida plants directly at Fill the Land nursery, 27 HaSe'ora St, Tzrufa, with nationwide shipping. Details and ordering: https://malo-et-haaretz.com/en/plant/musa-florida-variegata.