Musa Siam Ruby
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Cultivar Name
Musa 'Siam Ruby'(most likely Musa acuminata ssp.)
Synonyms
Siam Red
Thai: Musa "Ma-Nee-Daeng"
Pictures
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Still a young plant, the red color appears when the plant grows larger.
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After repotting and 1 week later, some coloring
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After 2 weeks - healthy growth and more color
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after 4 and a half weeks
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Description
Found in the wild in Indonesia, but research indicated that it originated in Papua New Guinea it is almost certainly a wild subspecies of Musa acuminata, such as M. acuminata ssp. Tapo or something similar. Flamboyant paddle-shaped, dark ruby-red leaves with random flecks of chartreuse green-yellow and in rare cases white and bright pinks. Leaves are typically held at a slightly higher angle than most Musa plants. Has been reported to reach heights of 8 to 10 feet at maturity, and in cultivation has survived in zones 9 and 10 preferring a higher than average level of heat and humidity - constant temps above 90 being ideal. It is reported to be of a sweet and unseeded nature but to date no verified data has been published to support this statement. Most data comes from observations posted on Bananas.org by its members which is unscientific in nature having no known studies published at this time.
- Genetic Group -
Eumusa, 2n=22
Origin
found in Thailand in 2005 reported to originate Papua New Guinea,
- Date realized in trade -
2005-2006
Usage
Ornamental
Flowering
pendent
- Time To Bloom -
9-18months (estimation)
- Time To Harvest -
N/A, seeded variety
Cultivation
- Mature Height - to date reported to be 8ft
- Survival Zone -Zone: 9-10, Best guess based on Genetic simalaritys to the Musa Tapo
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Research Notes
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Members Growing This Banana
External
- Links
- (Links to other useful pages on the web that mention this banana. Example: International Banana Society)
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