Musa African Red
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Cultivar Name
Musa 'African Red' is a hybrid of unknown origin, definitely not a wild species.
Synonyms
Pictures
(credit Steve in France)
(credit Steve in France)
(credit Steve in France)
Description
Upright inflorescence with brilliantly-colored, deep pinkish-red flower., loads of red in the pseudostem, mid-rib and pedicles. Not an edible cultivar. Tends to like wet, mucky soil and filtered sun.
- Genetic Group - Descended from M. aciminata
2n=22(?)
Origin
Africa
- Date realized in trade -
Usage
Ornamental
Flowering
- Time To Bloom -
- Time To Harvest -
Cultivation
- Mature Height - 6-10 feet, but many bloom at 3-4 feet.
- Survival Zone - 8-11
- Fruiting Zone -
- Cold Hardiness -
- Wind -
- Sun - prefers filtered sun, likes very moist, mucky soil
- Taste Description -
- Personal Notes -
- Growth tips - suckers profusely
Known Afflictions
- Pests -
- Susceptible Diseases -
- Resistant Diseases -
Research Notes
- Links to useful discussion threads in the forum:
- Typical Price Range -
Members Growing This Banana
External
- Links
- (Links to other useful pages on the web that mention this banana. Example: International Banana Society)
- Sources