--- product_id: 239463989 title: "Mekong Giant Banana Plant - Musa Itinerans - Very Cold Hardy - Live Plant" brand: "bountiful garden nursery" price: "477.38 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Bountiful Garden Nursery" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/239463989-mekong-giant-banana-plant-musa-itinerans-very-cold-hardy-live store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Grows 15'-20' in cool climates Unique purple banana fruit Cold hardy to Zone 6 Mekong Giant Banana Plant - Musa Itinerans - Very Cold Hardy - Live Plant **Brand:** bountiful garden nursery **Price:** 477.38 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌴 Own the coolest banana plant that beats the cold and turns heads! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mekong Giant Banana Plant - Musa Itinerans - Very Cold Hardy - Live Plant by bountiful garden nursery - **How much does it cost?** 477.38 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/239463989-mekong-giant-banana-plant-musa-itinerans-very-cold-hardy-live) ## Best For - bountiful garden nursery enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bountiful garden nursery brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Sky-High Growth Potential:** Reach up to 20 feet tall in cooler zones, and a towering 40 feet in warmer climates 🌿 - • **Exotic Purple Fruit Accent:** Stand out with rare purple bananas that add a bold splash of color and conversation 🍌 - • **Versatile Planting Options:** Perfect for borders, beds, or containers—bring tropical luxury to any outdoor space 🌱 - • **Striking Multi-Color Palette:** Olive green leaves, red-yellow flowers, and a red-purple streaked trunk for instant garden envy 🌈 - • **Tropical Vibes, Even in Frost:** Survive and thrive in USDA Zone 6 with impressive cold hardiness ❄️ ## Overview The Mekong Giant Banana Plant (Musa Itinerans) is a cold-hardy tropical marvel that thrives outdoors in USDA Zone 6 and warmer. Growing 15-20 feet tall in cooler climates and up to 40 feet in warm zones, it features large olive green leaves, vibrant red and yellow flowers, and uniquely purple bananas. This heirloom plant brings exotic flair and resilience to gardens, perfect for those craving a bold, tropical statement even in chillier regions. ## Description The Musa 'Mekong Giant' (Musa Itinerans Var. xishuangbannaensis), is a large, cold hardy banana that is a native that grows from the Mekong Delta to the Tibetan Plateau. Growing to 15'-20' tall in colder climates, this plant can reach 40', and a 20" diameter, in warmer climates. The plant has large olive green leaves on top of a large, thick trunk with large Red and yellow flowers. The fruit on this plant is purple, accenting the olive-green foliage and red-to-purple streaked trunk. This Banana Plant can bring a tropical look to more cooler climate gardens, as it can over winter in freezing temperatures and come back again. It can be used in borders, beds or containers. Review: Plastic at bottom of plant caused some to die - They were ok is when we got them then after a few days they started to die even thow we flowed the instruction..there was a plastic bag at the base of the roots causing rot and I was able to save 2 out of 4 ..one died the other one is to and only one looks realy good always repot and check the roots Review: Two thumbs up - I can tell you it arrived here safely and green . I’m going to pamper it inside until next spring when I’ll plant it in the yard . I think it’s too late in the season for it to obtain a good root system before winter . I won’t know if they hold up to a winter and come back as described until another year . ## Features - Very Cold Hardy, great for coller climates such as Zone 6 - Growing to 15'-20' tall in colder climates, this plant can reach 40', and a 20" diameter, in warmer climates. - Large olive green leaves on top of a large, thick trunk with large Red and yellow flowers. - The fruit on this plant is purple, accenting the olive-green foliage and red-to-purple streaked trunk. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07W1HPR8C | | Best Sellers Rank | #607,067 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #3,260 in Fruit Plants & Seeds | | Brand | Bountiful Garden Nursery | | Brand Name | Bountiful Garden Nursery | | Color | Green,Purple,Red,Yellow | | Customer Reviews | 2.9 out of 5 stars 11 Reviews | | Expected Blooming Period | Winter | | Expected Planting Period | Winter | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor | | Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor | | Manufacturer | Bountiful Garden Nursery | | Material Feature | Heirloom | | Material Features | Heirloom | | Moisture Needs | Moderate Watering | | Other Special Features of the Product | Cold Hardy | | Plant or Animal Product Type | banana | | Soil Type | Clay Soil | | Special Feature | Cold Hardy | | Style Name | Modern | | Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun | | UPC | 658392833821 | | USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Plant or Animal Product Type:** banana - **Indoor/Outdoor Usage:** Outdoor - **Brand:** Bountiful Garden Nursery - **Material Feature:** Heirloom - **Color:** Green,Purple,Red,Yellow - **Special Feature:** Cold Hardy - **Expected Blooming Period:** Winter - **Sunlight Exposure:** Full Sun - **Unit Count:** 1 Count - **Expected Planting Period:** Winter ## Images ![Mekong Giant Banana Plant - Musa Itinerans - Very Cold Hardy - Live Plant - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/312cFDfHokL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐ Plastic at bottom of plant caused some to die *by C***Y on February 16, 2023* They were ok is when we got them then after a few days they started to die even thow we flowed the instruction..there was a plastic bag at the base of the roots causing rot and I was able to save 2 out of 4 ..one died the other one is to and only one looks realy good always repot and check the roots ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Two thumbs up *by K***R on October 4, 2024* I can tell you it arrived here safely and green . I’m going to pamper it inside until next spring when I’ll plant it in the yard . I think it’s too late in the season for it to obtain a good root system before winter . I won’t know if they hold up to a winter and come back as described until another year . ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product *by D***N on September 24, 2025* Small plants but in good shape. ## Frequently Bought Together - Mekong Giant Banana Plant - Musa Itinerans - Very Cold Hardy - Live Plant - Dwarf Red Banana - Edible Red Banana - Sumatrana “X” Cross Banana --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/239463989-mekong-giant-banana-plant-musa-itinerans-very-cold-hardy-live](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/239463989-mekong-giant-banana-plant-musa-itinerans-very-cold-hardy-live) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-11-13*