{"product_id":"thai-black-banana-musa-balbisiana-thai-black","title":"Thai Black Banana (Musa balbisiana 'Thai Black')","description":"\u003cp\u003eSelected for its dramatic dark pseudostem, \u003ci\u003eMusa balbisiana\u003c\/i\u003e 'Thai Black' is a towering ornamental banana that develops deep purple-black coloration as it matures in strong light. Broad green leaves rise above the nearly black trunk, creating a bold architectural focal point for tropical landscapes and large patio containers. This cultivar is grown primarily for ornamental value rather than dependable fruit production. Available in a 1-gallon or 3-gallon nursery pot, or as a freshly lifted bare-root division; bare-root foliage may be trimmed for safer shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e Grows best in full sun to partial shade. Strong light promotes the darkest pseudostem coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep consistently moist during active growth, allowing only the soil surface to begin drying between deep waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Fertile, organic, moisture-retentive yet well-draining soil. Shelter from strong wind to reduce leaf tearing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Botanical Bazaar","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon Pot","offer_id":45687116857479,"sku":"MUS-BAL-THB-1G","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon Pot","offer_id":45687611490439,"sku":"MUS-BAL-THB-3G","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bare Root","offer_id":45687116890247,"sku":"MUS-BAL-THB-BR","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/2054\/7719\/files\/Musabalbisiana_BlackThai_005.jpg?v=1787790068","url":"https:\/\/the-botanical-bazaar.myshopify.com\/products\/thai-black-banana-musa-balbisiana-thai-black","provider":"The Botanical Bazaar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}