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

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(credit Steve in France)

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(credit Steve in France)

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(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

  • Sources