Outsidepride Banana Velutina Bush Plant Seed - 25 Seeds Banana Velutina grows as a perennial in USDA Zones: 7 - 10 and thrives in full sun to partial shade areas, once established, they are winter-hardy. Musa Velutina bush usually only reaches 3 feet in height and is perfect as an exotic decorative house plant, large container or potted patio plant or in the garden. These tropical plants have cinnamon scented flower stalks near the top of the trunk, starting in late summer. Each stalk has clusters of small, pink velvet bananas. Sow these heirloom seeds anytime of year after soaking the seeds for 24 hours in lukewarm water. Germination is slow and erratic and can take 1 - 6 months at 80F. Our seeds are always Non-GMO and packaged for the current year.