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Musafied · 05-11-2013, 03:01 AM

I've been searching for a regular, non-tiger, M. sikkimensis for months. The online sources I've found so far show pics of the tiger cultivar which I do not want. I want one with solid GREEN leaf above, cinnamon underneath. I have one young plant right now approx 20" high that I got from Plant Delights, supposedly non-tiger per picture and description, but the leaves are showing the tiger striping. Is this because the plant is young? If not, does anyone know where I can find a regular one? Thanks for any suggestions, this is one of my all-time favorite bananas. I've waited a long time for another regular one. I really miss the one I used to have!

05-11-2013, 03:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
Musafied Location: Arizona Find me on the map! Zone: 9 Name: Julie Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 20 BananaBucks : 11,930 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 11 Times Was Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 11 Times	Wanted: Musa sikkimensis (REGULAR, not tiger!) I've been searching for a regular, non-tiger, M. sikkimensis for months. The online sources I've found so far show pics of the tiger cultivar which I do not want. I want one with solid GREEN leaf above, cinnamon underneath. I have one young plant right now approx 20" high that I got from Plant Delights, supposedly non-tiger per picture and description, but the leaves are showing the tiger striping. Is this because the plant is young? If not, does anyone know where I can find a regular one? Thanks for any suggestions, this is one of my all-time favorite bananas. I've waited a long time for another regular one. I really miss the one I used to have! __________________ oh yeah, I'm sane enough to talk to plants! ~ Dr. Julie