Musa Pink Variegated Banana Plant

About the Musa Pink Variegated Banana Plant

Musa Pink is a rare pink-variegated banana for collectors, of the type sold internationally as Musa 'Nono' or 'Pink Nono'. Its leaves are streaked in green, cream and white, and the variegation flushes pink, especially on the stems and midribs, as the plant matures, so each new leaf is a surprise. Young plants can show mostly white and green, with the pink deepening over time. A statement plant for shaded patios, courtyards and large pots. Available as a rhizome (the most economical option), a young plant or an established plant. Ask us on WhatsApp for current photos.

How to Care for It

To plant a rhizome, use a pot of airy, well-drained mix with the top of the corm at soil level; water once, then keep it just moist and warm until leaves unfold. Variegated bananas grow slower and are more delicate than green ones: give bright, filtered light, protection from wind and harsh sun, steady moisture without soggy soil, and a balanced fertiliser every few weeks. Keep it above 10 °C.

From statement ornamentals like variegated Musa, Siam Ruby and the blood banana to fruiting red, apple and Cavendish bananas. Every variety comes in three sizes: a rhizome (the most affordable way to start), a young plant, or an established plant for instant impact.

Growing Profile

Botanical name

Musa 'Nono' (pink-variegated banana; trade name 'Pink')

Family

Musaceae

Native to

A rare collector's cultivar, generally traced to Papua New Guinea / Southeast Asia; exact parentage is uncertain

Mature height

1.5–3 m

Plant spacing

2 m

Time to first flowers

1.5–2 years

Light

Sun to part shade

Water

High, keep moist

Cold tolerance

down to 5 °C

Best climates

Humid tropics

Grows in a pot

Yes

Ships from

Our farms in Yucatán & Chiapas