Mona Lisa Banana Plant Rare 'Musa FHIA-02'

• What You Will Receive – One (1) live Mona Lisa Banana Plant (Musa FHIA-02), 5–9 inches tall, shipped bare root in eco-friendly packaging. Each plant is inspected for health, vigor, and root strength before shipping.

• Richly Sweet & Creamy Fruit – Produces medium-sized bananas with a delightfully rich, sweet flavor and smooth texture—ideal for smoothies, desserts, and fresh snacking right from your backyard.

• Vibrant Tropical Foliage – Adds lush, exotic greenery to gardens, patios, or indoor spaces, creating a stunning tropical look year-round even before fruiting.

• Grow Anywhere Versatility – Thrives outdoors in tropical zones or indoors in containers. Perfect for patios, greenhouses, or sun-drenched corners, making it ideal for any climate with proper care.

• Resilient & Easy to Grow – A disease-resistant hybrid (FHIA-02) bred for strong growth and adaptability. Low-maintenance and beginner-friendly with excellent drought tolerance once established.

• Healthy Arrival Guarantee – Ships bare root to minimize shock and promote fast establishment. Photos show mature plants; your 5–9” starter will grow quickly under proper light and care.

• Care Instructions – Plant in full sun, water consistently, and fertilize monthly during the warm season for healthy growth and abundant fruiting.
  

Bring a taste of the tropics to your home garden with the Mona Lisa Banana (Musa FHIA-02) — a premium, fast-growing variety known for its rich flavor, disease resistance, and stunning ornamental beauty. Whether you’re growing it for its delicious fruit or lush, tropical presence, this banana plant will transform your outdoor or patio space into a slice of paradise.

The Mona Lisa Banana produces medium-sized, creamy-sweet bananas with exceptional texture and taste. Developed by the FHIA (Fundación Hondureña de Investigación Agrícola), this hybrid is prized worldwide for combining flavor, strength, and disease resistance—making it a top choice for home growers. Its broad, glossy green leaves create instant tropical ambiance, while its fruiting habit provides the reward of homegrown bananas that rival store-bought varieties in sweetness and freshness.

Reaching 7–9 feet tall in the ground and around 5–6 feet in containers, this compact banana is perfect for both small gardens and patios. It thrives in USDA Zones 9–11, loves full sun, and prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. In cooler climates, it can be grown in large pots and moved indoors during winter for protection.

Caring for your Mona Lisa Banana is simple. Plant it in a sunny location, water consistently (keeping the soil evenly moist), and feed monthly during the growing season. With the right balance of sunlight and nutrition, you’ll enjoy fast, vigorous growth and, in time, rewarding harvests of sweet bananas.

Each order includes a live 5–9” starter plant, shipped bare root in recyclable packaging to protect roots and reduce stress during transit. Upon arrival, plant immediately in moist, well-drained soil and watch your banana quickly establish and grow.