Hawaiian Pink Banana
Musa acuminata 'Hawaiian Pink'
A stunning ornamental banana that produces vibrant pink bracts and edible sweet fruits. This compact variety is perfect for tropical gardens and brings an exotic Hawaiian paradise feel to any landscape. The dramatic pink flowering display makes it as much a conversation piece as it is a fruit producer.
Harvest
12-18d
Days to harvest
Sun
Full sun
Zones
10–11
USDA hardiness
Difficulty
Moderate
Planting Timeline
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Hawaiian Pink Banana · Zones 10–11
Growing Details
Zone-by-Zone Planting Calendar
| Zone | Indoor Start | Transplant | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 10 | — | — | February – April | April – May |
Complete Growing Guide
Light: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day). Water: Cavendish subgroupA number of cultivars from the triploid AAA cultivar group; most well known banana, Cavendish subgroup.
Harvesting
An elongated, peelable fruit with creamy flesh. Many commercial cultivars are often bred to be seedless.
Color: Black, Brown/Copper, Gold/Yellow, Green, Red/Burgundy. Type: Berry. Length: > 3 inches. Width: 1-3 inches.
Garden value: Edible, Showy
History & Origin
Origin: Southeast Asia
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Lemongrass
Repels mosquitoes and other pests while providing wind protection
Ginger
Similar growing conditions, helps deter root nematodes and soil pests
Turmeric
Compatible root systems, natural fungicide properties protect against soil diseases
Taro
Complementary water needs and provides living mulch ground cover
Sweet Potato
Ground cover that suppresses weeds and doesn't compete for nutrients
Papaya
Similar tropical requirements, provides partial shade and wind protection
Comfrey
Deep roots bring nutrients to surface, excellent living mulch and fertilizer
Marigold
Repels nematodes and aphids, attracts beneficial insects
Keep Apart
Black Walnut
Releases juglone toxin that inhibits banana growth and fruit development
Eucalyptus
Allelopathic compounds suppress banana growth and compete aggressively for water
Pine Trees
Acidify soil beyond banana tolerance and create excessive shade
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving. % Daily Value based on 2,000 calorie diet. Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #173944)
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Moderate resistance to banana streak virus, susceptible to Panama disease
Common Pests
Aphids, nematodes, banana weevil, scale insects
Diseases
Black sigatoka, Panama disease, banana bunchy top virus