Light
Very bright / some direct • approx. 20,000–40,000 lux





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Musa 'Nono', often sold as Hot Pink Banana, pushes banana variegation far beyond the usual cream-and-green story and into something far more theatrical, with huge leaves marked in hot pink, burgundy, and pale cream. It is the kind of plant that instantly changes the whole mood of a collection, because it reads almost like painted foliage rather than something grown.
That colour comes with demands: strong filtered light, high warmth, humidity, and steady feeding are all essential if you want it to stay vigorous instead of stalling. Given the right conditions, though, it rewards with rapid, tropical growth and a level of visual impact very few foliage plants can match. This is not a subtle banana and should not be treated like one. For serious collectors wanting a true centrepiece, Musa 'Nono' is spectacle first and practicality second.
Quick Care Guide
Light
Very bright / some direct • approx. 20,000–40,000 lux
Watering
Water when ~10–25% dry
Substrate
Moisture-retentive but aerated • Evenly moist • Organic-leaning • Fine-medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–30 °C • Avoid below: 13 °C
Humidity
Humid 60–80 % +
Growth habit
Upright banana-like herbaceous perennial.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
High
Max size indoors
Max. height: 180 cm • Max. spread: 100 cm
Toxicity & safety
Non-toxic
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Musa species from Papua New Guinea
These care values are practical reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a starting point, then adjust for your room, pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the plant dries.
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16°C
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13°C
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Warm summer patio, Warm summer garden
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