Description
Most people are family family with the variety of common bananas and arrive at our day-to-day tables, delicious, no questions; but nature gives us with an abundance of other varieties still known or better, unknown of the great mass of the world’s population.
There are few other plants as favorable looking for as the wilderness bananas of the new guinea mountain mountains, which is already a part of our catalog, the johnsii musa is becomely with the banana. A variety of banana still unknown in crop.
This rare banana was described in 2001 from submontan tropical forests in papua, indonesia, on new guinea island between 1000 and 2000 meters of altitude.
It is a weakly grouped banana, size medium, with robust and brown pseudocaule, up to 4 meters height, up leaves about 2.50 meters length and a horizontal inflorescence with a dense current group.
Bright orange fruits. Musa johnsii is one of the six bananas currently known with schizocarpic fruits, in which the fruit shelk breakes naturally at the maturity to reveal the fruit pulp.
It is not currently known in cultivation, but it is unlikely that it will place any particular challenges to cultivation in tropical and / or temperate climates.
The fruits are tasty and very enjoyed in natura and, as the common name already reveals (banana mel), deliciously sweet.
Musa johnsii is native of tropical mountain forests all over new guinea, found growing in their natural habitat between 1,000 and 2,000 meters of altitude and is generally predominant in mountains in the mountain of the mounta in the mountain of the mountain.
Tip:
Cultively requires conditions suitable for samambaias, before common and regular bathrooms; due to your habitat of origin.
Seed offer for this kind is extremely limited.
Germination Guide
🌍 Western New Guinea, submontane rainforests of Papua, Indonesia (1,000-1,600 meters elevation)
Moderate
Musa johnsii is a rare wild banana species native to the submontane rainforests of Western New Guinea, characterized by small orange fruits with edible flesh and naturally split skin at maturity. Seeds of this species have moderate germination difficulty and require patience, as germination is typically slow and erratic, taking anywhere from 3 weeks to 6 months depending on seed age and environmental conditions. This ornamental species thrives in warm tropical climates and produces clusters of plants with dark green foliage.
Germination
Germination time
Expect germination in
21 – 180 days
Temperature
Min 20°C
Ideal 25°C
Max 30°C
🌡️ Temperature alternation recommended
— Alternating day/night temperatures are beneficial. Maintain warm daytime temperatures (28-30°C) with cooler nights (15-20°C) to stimulate germination.
Substrate moisture
💧 Medium
Sowing depth
Lightly covered
Seed Pre-treatment
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Soaking — 24 hours
Soak seeds in lukewarm water for 24-48 hours before planting to improve germination rates
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Additional notes
Soak seeds in warm water for 24-48 hours if seeds appear very dry or aged. Fresh seed is critical for successful germination.
Substrate & Container
Recommended substrate
Well-draining peat-based seed compost, peat moss, coir fiber, or 50:50 perlite and potting compost mixture
Recommended container
Seed tray or small pot sealed in transparent plastic bag or propagator to maintain consistent moisture
Growing Tips
Use the freshest seeds possible, as seed age is critical for success. Maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging; use well-draining compost. Keep seeds warm (25-30°C) with day/night temperature fluctuation ideally 28-30°C day and 15-20°C night. Place containers in a bright location but away from direct sunlight. Seal tray in clear plastic to maintain humidity. Check weekly for white root development. Germination is slow and erratic - do not discard pots prematurely as seeds may germinate after 3-6 months. Once sprouted, carefully transplant to individual pots with well-draining soil in a warm, bright location. Maintain consistent moisture and begin fertilization after first true leaves appear.
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