Originally Posted by niblicksrus

I received a small, sickly 2" banana pup a few months ago. I was told that it's an Ele Ele. It is now 11" tall, the stem is flat and not round, and it has already started to pup. There is no dark coloration on the plant.

It is hard to see the details in the attached photo but it is one of the most unusual banana plants I have dealt with. If it is actually an Ele Ele will it possibly acquire its unique color with age?

Thanks, Rick