[3] Synonyms include:[3] Musa (AA Group) 'Lady Finger' has many common names in other languages.

[1] Lady Finger (AA), with much A in its genome, is notably difficult to grow and rarely survives with low moisture or humidity.

Its pseudostem is slender but it has a heavy root system that makes it resistant to wind damage.

[6] Its depends on soil and climate, the fruit is finger-sized, reaching 4 to 5 inches (10 to 12+1⁄2 cm) in length, under perfect growing conditions.

[12] Lady Finger bananas are resistant to Panama disease[1][6] and the black weevil, but is susceptible to Sigatoka leaf spot.

[12] Dwarf Lady Finger bananas, typically growing only up to 15 feet (4+1⁄2 m) in height, are also cultivated as houseplants.