Musa Rose

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Contents 1 Cultivar Name 1.1 Synonyms 2 Pictures 3 Description 3.1 Origin 3.2 Usage 4 Flowering 5 Cultivation 5.1 Known Afflictions 6 Research Notes 6.1 Members Growing This Banana 7 External

Cultivar Name

Musa 'Rose', Musa Rose

Synonyms

Pictures

(credit MediaHound)

(credit MediaHound)

(credit Gabe15)

Description

This 12' cultivar has a pinkish red pseudostem, petioles, and midribs. Peel away the dead leaves to expose the pink stem. Fast grower, lots of pups. Provide ample water, nutrition, and light for best results.

• Genetic Group -

Origin

Indonesia

• Date realized in trade -

Usage

Edible ornamentals!

Flowering

• Time To Bloom - 2+ years

• Time To Harvest -

Cultivation

• Mature Height -

• Survival Zone - 10b, possibly on up

• Fruiting Zone -

• Cold Hardiness -

• Wind - Fairly wind resistant, surprisingly. Provide minimal protection from wind, if needed.

• Sun - Full sun is fine.

• Taste Description -

• Growth tips - Provide ample water, light, and nutrition. You should find yourself dividing the corm often. These reproduce like crazy once they get going but don't fruit nearly as fast as Velutina or Zebrina, for example.

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