{"product_id":"banana-plant-musa-paradisiaca-1","title":"Banana Plant (Musa Paradisiaca)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eBanana Plant, scientifically known as Musa paradisiaca, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Musaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, it is widely cultivated throughout tropical regions for its ornamental foliage and edible fruit. The plant typically grows up to 2.5 m tall, although some dwarf varieties may reach only 1 m. It has a thick, fleshy stem composed of overlapping leaf sheaths and large, elongated, deep green leaves that provide a lush, tropical appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003eBanana plants produce a large inflorescence containing clusters of flowers that develop into elongated, curved berries. The fruit ripens to yellow or green and is often marked with brown spots. Propagation is primarily through suckers—small shoots emerging from the base of the plant. Banana plants thrive in warm temperatures with high humidity and well-drained soil and are heavy feeders requiring regular fertilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eCaring for your Banana Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003eDifficulty level: Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eLight requirement: Full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eWatering schedule: Regular; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged\u003cbr data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eSoil type: Well-draining, fertile soil; rich in organic matter\u003cbr data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003eHumidity: High\u003cbr data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eFertilization: Frequent; every 4–6 weeks during growing season\u003cbr data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003ePruning: Remove dead leaves and old suckers to maintain health and shape\u003cbr data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003ePet friendliness: Non-toxic\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ACACIA","offers":[{"title":"1m - 1.2m","offer_id":44623784476741,"sku":null,"price":109.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5m to 1.8m","offer_id":44623784509509,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true},{"title":"2m - 2.5m","offer_id":44623784542277,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/1332\/4613\/files\/BananaPlant_4a3e2cef-cda5-407f-8e5a-b1faeddbdddc.png?v=1770657681","url":"https:\/\/itsacacia.ae\/products\/banana-plant-musa-paradisiaca-1","provider":"ACACIA LANDSCAPING LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}