Re: Musa sikkimensis
Musa sikkimensis is very hardy and the ones with different names arent really different plants, really its supposed "color forms", however things like 'Red Tiger' and 'Manipur' have not showed any distinct characteristis and as far as I can see dont come true from seed. So in that respect, I pretty much ignore those M. sikkimensis names, especially if seed grown, Im sure they have tissue cultured the reddest individuals but its a uniform species. 'Burmese Blue' is a Musa itinerans variety, the "normal" Musa itinerans is also a very hardy plant, not sure about hardiness between the several varieties but you can let us know when you find out. 'Helen's Hybrid' is a rather new introduction with very little information so thats another youre gonna have to test for yourself.
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