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Gabe15 · 01-09-2011, 08:57 PM

Based on the photos, the fruit shape is very different from 'A'ea'e', which indicates that photo is likely not 'A'ea'e'. However, very often, photos get mixed up and the photos presented are not of the actual plants, so the only real way to know for sure is to do as varig8 has realized, and have both plants growing at the same place and compare them side by side.

The red coloration is not a very good indicator as colors on that part of the plant can vary a lot based on the environment. Additionally, for the Maoli/Popo'ulu subgroup (to which 'A'ea'e' belongs), that type of coloration is normal on many cultivars.

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Gabe15 Moderator Gabe15's Photo Gallery Location: Oahu, Hawaii Find me on the map! Zone: 12 Name: Gabe Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,892 BananaBucks : 13,370,675 Feedback: 5 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1 Times Was Thanked 8,243 Times in 2,200 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 8 Times	Re: Variegated Musa "Florida" Based on the photos, the fruit shape is very different from 'A'ea'e', which indicates that photo is likely not 'A'ea'e'. However, very often, photos get mixed up and the photos presented are not of the actual plants, so the only real way to know for sure is to do as varig8 has realized, and have both plants growing at the same place and compare them side by side. The red coloration is not a very good indicator as colors on that part of the plant can vary a lot based on the environment. Additionally, for the Maoli/Popo'ulu subgroup (to which 'A'ea'e' belongs), that type of coloration is normal on many cultivars. __________________ Growing bananas in Colorado, Washington, Hawaii since 2004. Commercial banana farmer, 200+ varieties.