Musa Siam Ruby
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| ==Cultivar Name== | ==Cultivar Name== | ||
| - | Musa 'siam ruby'(most likely Musa acuminata ssp.) | + | Musa 'Siam Ruby'(most likely Musa acuminata ssp.) |
| ===Synonyms=== | ===Synonyms=== | ||
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| ==Description== | ==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. leafs are tipicly held at a slightly higher angal them most Musa plant has been reported to reach highths of 8 to 10ft at maturity has in cultavation servived zones 10 to 9 liking a higher then avrig leval of heat and humidity constint temps above 90 being ideal its reported to be of a sweet and unseaded nature but to date no syintificly reported data has been published to saport this statment most data comes from Banana.org and its mebers and is unsinatific in nature having no known studys published at this time | + | 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. |
| - | Since only one plant was found, it is not yet known whether this is a newly discovered distinct subspecies or a random variant on a previously described subspecies of Musa acuminata, field work needs to be done to detirmine its status. | ||
| *Genetic Group - | *Genetic Group - | ||
| Eumusa, 2n=22 | Eumusa, 2n=22 | ||
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| *Mature Height - to date reported to be 8ft | *Mature Height - to date reported to be 8ft | ||
| - | *Survival Zone -Zone: 9-10, Best guess based on Genetic simalaritys to the Musa Tapo | + | *Survival Zone -Zone: 9-10, Best guess based on Genetic similarities to the Musa Tapo |
| *Fruiting Zone - | *Fruiting Zone - | ||
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| *Personal Notes - | *Personal Notes - | ||
| - | *Growth tips - | + | *Growth tips - requires high temps dose best above 90deg feh. Needs a heavy feeding even for a Musa. can easily feed every 2 weeks with K-mag being the best food but will do well on an all organic regiments needs intense light to achieve full color well go green in shade like a fairy moist soil well drained pups easily and early in as little as 4 months separate normally. |
| ===Known Afflictions=== | ===Known Afflictions=== | ||
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Contents |
Cultivar Name
Musa 'Siam Ruby'(most likely Musa acuminata ssp.)
Synonyms
Siam Red
Thai: Musa "Ma-Nee-Daeng"
Pictures
(credit MediaHound)
(credit MediaHound)
Still a young plant, the red color appears when the plant grows larger.
(credit NANAMAN)
After repotting and 1 week later, some coloring
(credit NANAMAN)
After 2 weeks - healthy growth and more color
(credit NANAMAN)
after 4 and a half weeks
(credit NANAMAN)
(credit mudcat25)
(credit NANAMAN) (posted by HarveyC)
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 similarities to the Musa Tapo
- Fruiting Zone -
- Cold Hardiness -
- Wind -
- Sun -
- Taste Description -
- Personal Notes -
- Growth tips - requires high temps dose best above 90deg feh. Needs a heavy feeding even for a Musa. can easily feed every 2 weeks with K-mag being the best food but will do well on an all organic regiments needs intense light to achieve full color well go green in shade like a fairy moist soil well drained pups easily and early in as little as 4 months separate normally.
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
