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Banana-Double Mahoi

Banana-Double Mahoi

$45.00 - $69.00
$69.00
$45.00 - $69.00
$69.00
Banana Double Mahoi Tree Overview
  • Taste:
    The Banana Double Mahoi (Musa 'Double Mahoi') produces sweet, dessert-quality bananas with a rich, creamy flavor akin to the popular Cavendish variety. These small to medium-sized fruits are prized for their smooth texture and delightful taste, making them perfect for fresh eating, smoothies, or baking.
  • Best Growing Environment:
    This banana thrives in warm, tropical to subtropical climates with temperatures ranging from 75-95°F (24-35°C). It prefers rich, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5-7.0), such as sandy loam enriched with organic matter, and benefits from high humidity during growth and flowering, followed by drier conditions as fruit ripens.
  • Botanical Name:
    The botanical name for the Banana Double Mahoi is Musa 'Double Mahoi', a cultivar of the Musa acuminata species within the Musaceae family, notable for its unique mutation that yields multiple fruit clusters.
  • Common Names:
    Known as Double Mahoi Banana, Dwarf Double Mahoi, Mahoi Banana, or Two Stalk Double Banana, this variety earns its name ("Mahoi" meaning "twins" in Hawaiian) from its tendency to produce two or occasionally three heads of fruit on a single pseudostem.
  • Average Height:
    As a dwarf variety, the Double Mahoi typically grows to an average height of 5 to 7 feet (1.5-2.1 meters), though it may reach up to 10 feet (3 meters) in ideal conditions. Its compact size makes it well-suited for small gardens or container growth.
  • Growth Rate:
    The Double Mahoi exhibits a fast growth rate, capable of reaching fruiting size within 10 to 15 months under optimal conditions. It quickly establishes itself, producing lush foliage and fruit in its second year after planting.
  • Sun Requirements:
    Full sun is ideal for the Double Mahoi, requiring at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily to maximize growth and fruit production. While it can tolerate partial shade, reduced light may delay fruiting and limit yield.
  • Cold Hardiness:
    This cultivar is moderately cold-sensitive, with mature plants surviving brief drops to 30°F (-1°C), though frost can damage fruit and foliage. Young plants are more vulnerable below 32°F (0°C), necessitating protection in cooler climates.
  • Water Requirements:
    The Double Mahoi is a water-loving plant, requiring consistent moisture to thrive—water deeply 1-2 times per week to keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Mature plants can tolerate short dry spells, but mulching helps retain moisture, especially in hot weather; reduce watering in winter to prevent root rot.
  • Planting Guide:
    Plant in spring after the last frost in a sunny, well-drained spot, spacing in-ground plants 6-10 feet (1.8-3 meters) apart or using a container at least 18-24 inches (45-60 cm) wide with drainage holes. Dig a hole twice the root ball’s width and as deep, place the plant at its nursery depth, backfill with native soil mixed with compost, and water thoroughly. Stake if in a windy area.
  • Fertilizing Times and Recommended Fertilizer:
    Fertilize young plants every 4-6 weeks during the growing season (spring to fall) with 1/4 pound of a high-nitrogen fertilizer like 10-10-10 NPK, increasing to 1 pound in year two. Mature plants need 3-4 applications annually: early spring (March) with 10-10-10 (1-2 pounds), late spring (May) and mid-summer (July) with a potassium-rich mix like 8-10-10 or 0-0-22, and early fall (September) with a light dose. Cease fertilizing after harvest to allow dormancy.
  • USDA Zone:
    The Double Mahoi Banana thrives in USDA Zones 8b through 11, where it can be grown outdoors year-round with minimal winter protection.