Musa balbisiana aka Plantain

With its straightforward care requirements, Plantain is a hassle-free plant that anyone can enjoy.

Plantain’s native range is Tropical and Subtropical Asia to the West Pacific.

Plantain should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Plantain loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

To ensure optimal growth, the Plantain prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

The Plantain does not demand additional humidity levels. Water is mostly absorbed by the roots of plants, rather than their leaves, and the best way to provide humidity to your plants is through watering the soil.

No verified data on the toxicity of this plant exists within Ploi's records. Should you, someone in your family, or your pet ingest plant material with an unknown toxicity level, it is recommended to seek medical advice.

During the wintertime, it is common for Plantain plants to go dormant and their growth rate may slow down. Therefore, the amount of waterings should be spaced out more.