Can anyone identify this banana plant? (Pics)

katykat · 08-22-2017, 01:51 PM

I purchased and planted this in April, and it grew slowly until just recently (the fertilizer last month may have helped). Today I was shocked to find that, as small as it is (4 ft), it's putting on a bloom! And my Namwahs and Cavendish, which are much larger, have nothing. It was on sale with no label and I just took a chance, so I have NO idea what it might be. Ideas?

Gabe15 · 08-22-2017, 01:56 PM

It is one of the many hybrid ornamental varieties out there, can't say exactly until gets a little further along, but probably either 'African Red' or 'Royal Purple', could be another too, keep posting photos.

edwmax · 08-22-2017, 06:49 PM

Keep watering and BABY-ing it; post pics. That's a nice looking little plant for patio landscaping.

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katykat Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 64 BananaBucks : 27,757 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 43 Times Was Thanked 58 Times in 20 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Can anyone identify this banana plant? (Pics) I purchased and planted this in April, and it grew slowly until just recently (the fertilizer last month may have helped). Today I was shocked to find that, as small as it is (4 ft), it's putting on a bloom! And my Namwahs and Cavendish, which are much larger, have nothing. It was on sale with no label and I just took a chance, so I have NO idea what it might be. Ideas? Last edited by katykat : 08-22-2017 at 01:54 PM. Reason: Pics didn't attach correctly

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