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kcj1219
06-24-2011, 05:38 PM
Hi everyone! Went to a nursery to try to find a good banana plant to put around the pool and found one (or two) that I'm not sure what they are. They were labeled Siam Ruby Gold. I looked it up and can't find anything on a Gold. Does that type even exist? I know the Siam Ruby is a beautiful red and green banana. But a ruby gold? Can someone identify the type I have? I'm adding a pic. Thanks!!
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Ken
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=43849
sunfish
06-24-2011, 09:06 PM
Ken there is this banana but it doesn't match your pix
Musa ?Margarita? (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=8&sqi=2&ved=0CEwQFjAH&url=http%3A%2F%2Fstokestropicals.plants.com%2FMusa-Margarita-P522.aspx&ei=ikEFTsrBH464sAP0zqDKDQ&usg=AFQjCNE7sMtzvgCR4l78BMBe1qrEuFy2vQ)
kcj1219
06-24-2011, 10:11 PM
I see that the siam ruby and margarita have channel like petioles, kind of like a cavendish or basjoo. This is more like a tube and looks more like an ice cream or Orinoco. Wish I knew so I know what to expect height and cold hardiness. I was in San Diego with my wife about 2 months ago. Loved it there. What a beautiful city. Thanks for the reply!
I do believe that this is an Orinoco that was mismarked because its not Musa Siam Gold. I found out that is another name for a Thai Gold. It definitely not that.
ArchAngeL01
06-27-2011, 06:24 AM
This isn't a Siam ruby 'margarita' It appears to be an ice cream or orinico.
Blake09
06-29-2011, 11:34 AM
Possibly Ice Cream
kcj1219
06-29-2011, 04:57 PM
The stems on the bottom are pinkish also.
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