Musa Sikkimensis (red tiger,manipur etc)

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Contents

Cultivar Name

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


Synonyms

Pictures

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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.

  • Genetic Group -

Origin

North India

  • Date realized in trade -

Usage

Ornamental

Flowering

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  • Time To Harvest -

Cultivation

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  • Survival Zone -

5-9

  • Fruiting Zone -
  • Cold Hardiness -
  • Wind -

Wind tolerant

  • Sun -

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

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  • Personal Notes -
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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:
  • Typical Price Range -

Members Growing This Banana

External

  • Sources