Goldfinger Banana Tree FHIA-01 Starter Plant | Musa acuminata x balbisiana Live Tropical Fruit Plant

The Goldfinger Banana Tree (FHIA-01) is a hybrid banana prized for its sweet, slightly tangy fruit and its excellent disease resistance. This live starter plant is a cross between Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana, developed by the Honduran Agricultural Research Foundation (FHIA). It produces bunches of flavorful bananas that can be enjoyed fresh or used in cooking. With its lush, tropical foliage, it also makes a striking ornamental addition to any garden or patio.

Whether you are an experienced grower or new to tropical fruit gardening, this starter plant offers a rewarding growing experience. It thrives in warm, sunny conditions and can be grown in the ground in frost-free climates or in containers in cooler regions. Its compact growth habit makes it suitable for small gardens and greenhouses.

Plant Features

• Produces sweet, flavorful bananas with a hint of apple-like tang
• Excellent resistance to Black Sigatoka and Panama disease
• Fast-growing tropical plant with large, ornamental leaves
• Can be grown in containers or in the ground in suitable climates
• Self-fertile and does not require cross-pollination

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Musa acuminata x balbisiana
• Plant Type: Tropical perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil
• Water Requirements: Regular watering; keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Upright, clumping
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11
• Bloom Season: Year-round in tropical climates
• Mature Height: 8-10 feet
• Spacing: 6-8 feet apart

Planting & Care

When you receive your Goldfinger Banana starter plant, unpack it carefully and water it if the soil is dry. If planting in the ground, choose a location with full sun to partial shade and well-drained, fertile soil. Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball and plant at the same depth as it was in the pot. Water thoroughly after planting. For container growing, use a large pot with drainage holes and a rich potting mix. Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season. Protect from strong winds and frost. In cooler zones, bring containers indoors before the first frost.

What's Included

One (1) Goldfinger Banana Tree FHIA-01 starter plant in a pot, ready for planting.