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Thai Black Banana

Musa balbisiana 'Thai Black'

Size: 3 Gallon Pot

Type: Tropical Plant

$68.00

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Botanical Description

Thai Black Banana (Musa balbisiana, sold under the nursery name Thai Black) is a large herbaceous plant with broad, paddle-shaped leaves. Strong wind can tear the foliage.

Available in a 3-gallon nursery pot only. Check the size selector for current stock.

General Plant Care

Light: Species-level Musa balbisiana guidance: full sun to partial shade with shelter from strong winds.

Water: Keep the soil consistently moist during active growth.

Growing Medium / Substrate: Use organically rich soil with good drainage; container plants also need a freely draining potting mix.

Plant Care Guide & Sources →

Fulfillment & Dispatch Guidance

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St. Petersburg Nursery Pickup

Local pickup available by prior arrangement and confirmation in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Shipping

Secure live-plant shipping with custom botanical packaging. Shipping availability and dispatch timing depend on plant eligibility and destination state.

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Live-Arrival & Establishment Guarantee

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We guarantee that all botanical specimens arrive healthy, hydrated, and ready to thrive. If your plant suffers transit damage or severe stress:

48-Hour Claim Window: Notify our nursery team within 48 hours of carrier delivery timestamp or local pickup.

Photo Submission: Submit clear photos showing the specimen, root ball/soil line, and packaging to info@thebotanicalbazaar.com.

Guaranteed Remedy: Free replacement dispatch or store credit issued promptly upon claim approval.

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Shipping & Local Nursery Pickup

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Shipping & Local Nursery Pickup: Shipping availability varies by plant and destination. Some plants require additional agricultural review or may not qualify for shipping. Eligibility must be confirmed before checkout.

Local nursery pickup is available by prior arrangement in St. Petersburg, Florida. Contact The Botanical Bazaar to confirm availability and coordinate pickup before placing an order.

100% Live Arrival Guarantee: Guaranteed health upon arrival or collection. Inspect within 48 hours for replacement or store credit. View Full Policy →

What You Will Receive

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Representative Photo Disclosure: You will receive a healthy specimen similar in size, form, and fullness to the featured botanical photography. Each plant is unique and individually grown on our St. Petersburg benches.

Container Pot Size:3 Gallon Pot

Approx. Plant Height:Specimen height not recorded