Name: Musa acuminata ‘Nono’

Etymology: The genus name Musa refers to the physician Antonius Musa. The epithet acuminata means "tapered" and refers to the shape of parts of the plant. ‘Nono’ is a horticultural cultivar name.

First description: Musa acuminata was described in 1820 by Luigi Aloysius Colla.

Origin / Habitat: Tropical and subtropical Asia, with a natural range from India and southern China to Southeast Asia. The species is a large herbaceous plant and grows primarily in humid tropical habitats.

Description & Notes: Large-growing banana species with a sturdy pseudostem and long leaves; ‘Nono’ is a pink-variegated horticultural selection. We cultivate it in very bright to sunny conditions, warm, and with a consistent water supply during the growth period. We keep the substrate nutrient-rich and well-drained. We maintain it at about 20–30 °C and protect it from cold.