Musa Sikkimensis (red tiger,manipur etc)

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Revision as of 14:22, 21 March 2007

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 sikkimensis / Musa sikkimensis 'red tiger' / Musa sikkimensis 'Manipur'

Synonyms

Pictures

(credit the flying dutchman)

Description

'Sikkimensis' is the same cultivar as 'hookerii'. This is a fast growing, good suckering plant with a thin trunk originated in North India, elevation 6000-7000 feet. More attractive than 'basjoo', it is maroon with a slightly copper underside. 'Sikkimensis is prone to rot when frozen back.

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Origin

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Usage

Flowering

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Cultivation

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• Survival Zone -

5-9

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• Wind -

Wind tolerant

• Sun -

Full sun no more than 30% shade Grows best above 65F

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Known Afflictions

• Pests -

Borers, grasshoppers and root nematodes

• Susceptible Diseases -

Panama disease and black sigatoka

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Research Notes

• Links to useful discussion threads in the forum:

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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)

• Sources