Plantain

Musa paradisiaca, Musaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

High

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Apple-ring AcaciaFaidherbia albida

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Peach PalmBactris gasipaes

Physical SupportWind Protection

Japanese BarberryBerberis thunbergii

Wind ProtectionPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

BananaMusa acuminata

Different banana species compete for resources and share common pests and diseases

Dwarf Cavendish BananaMusa acuminata

Different banana species compete for resources and share common pests and diseases

SandalwoodSantalum album

Sandalwood is parasitic and may compete with plantain for root nutrients and space

LeucaenaLeucaena leucocephala

Leucaena's allelopathic compounds can inhibit plantain growth when planted too closely

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Plantain grow in?

Plantain grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Plantain?

Good companions for Plantain include Apple-ring Acacia, Peach Palm, Japanese Barberry.

Design guilds with Plantain and see companion relationships visually.

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