Musa Sikkimensis (red tiger,manipur etc)
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==Species Name== | ==Species Name== | ||
- | Musa sikkimensis / Musa sikkimensis 'red tiger' / Musa sikkimensis 'Manipur' | + | Musa sikkimensis / Musa sikkimensis 'red tiger' / Musa sikkimensis 'Manipur' / Musa Sikkimensis 'Red Flash' |
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==Pictures== | ==Pictures== | ||
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+ | (credit [http://www.bananas.org/member.php?u=588 asacomm]) | ||
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(credit [http://www.bananas.org/member.php?u=5 Gabe15]) | (credit [http://www.bananas.org/member.php?u=5 Gabe15]) | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
M. sikkimensis is a rather variable, robust banana with a thick trunk, sometimes with black blotches and light powder on the lower petioles. The new leaves are blackish-red variegated and have maroon underneath. This feature fades as the plant gets older and larger. The base colour of the leaves is shiny, dark green. The midribs are sometimes red on top. | M. sikkimensis is a rather variable, robust banana with a thick trunk, sometimes with black blotches and light powder on the lower petioles. The new leaves are blackish-red variegated and have maroon underneath. This feature fades as the plant gets older and larger. The base colour of the leaves is shiny, dark green. The midribs are sometimes red on top. | ||
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A similar plant on the market is "Red Tiger" wich is said to be more variegated and colourful. Observations from seed-trials show that "Red Tiger" seedlings are not as vigourous as regular M. sikkimensis seedlings. | A similar plant on the market is "Red Tiger" wich is said to be more variegated and colourful. Observations from seed-trials show that "Red Tiger" seedlings are not as vigourous as regular M. sikkimensis seedlings. | ||
+ | Also on the market is Sikkimensis 'Darjeeling Giant' which is supposedly a natural hybrid between Sikkimensis and ? | ||
*Genetic Group - | *Genetic Group - | ||
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Grows best above 65F | Grows best above 65F | ||
- | *Taste Description - | + | *Taste Description - Tastes almost like watermelon according to mrbungalow! But the seeds are hard so please be careful! |
*Personal Notes - | *Personal Notes - | ||
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===Members Growing This Banana=== | ===Members Growing This Banana=== | ||
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Contents |
Species Name
Musa sikkimensis / Musa sikkimensis 'red tiger' / Musa sikkimensis 'Manipur' / Musa Sikkimensis 'Red Flash'
Synonyms
Pictures
(credit asacomm)
(credit asacomm)
(credit the flying dutchman)
(credit mrbungalow)
(credit Gabe15)
(credit Gabe15)
(credit Dombo)
Description
M. sikkimensis is a rather variable, robust banana with a thick trunk, sometimes with black blotches and light powder on the lower petioles. The new leaves are blackish-red variegated and have maroon underneath. This feature fades as the plant gets older and larger. The base colour of the leaves is shiny, dark green. The midribs are sometimes red on top. M. sikkimensis is the species of banana that grows best at low temperatures. A spring 1 liter plant can achieve at least 1.5 meters of pseudostem (< 2 m total height) at the end of the growing season. It does not sucker as vigourously as for example "Musa Basjoo", but usually produces one or two pups during a growing-season. It is one of the best species for cool, marine climates. It's origin is the foothills around Himalaya, ranging up to 7000 feet.
Seed grown plants are variable in hardiness, but can usually be overwintered in the same way as Musa basjoo. However, Musa sikkimensis rots more easily in cold, wet weather.
A similar plant on the market is "Red Tiger" wich is said to be more variegated and colourful. Observations from seed-trials show that "Red Tiger" seedlings are not as vigourous as regular M. sikkimensis seedlings.
Also on the market is Sikkimensis 'Darjeeling Giant' which is supposedly a natural hybrid between Sikkimensis and ?
- Genetic Group -
Eumusa, 2n=22
Origin
North India
- Date realized in trade -
Usage
Ornamental
Flowering
- Time To Bloom -
- Time To Harvest -
Cultivation
- Mature Height -
12-18 feet
- Survival Zone -
5-9
- Fruiting Zone -
- Cold Hardiness -
Very, as Basjoo
- Wind -
Wind tolerant
- Sun -
Full sun no more than 30% shade Grows best above 65F
- Taste Description - Tastes almost like watermelon according to mrbungalow! But the seeds are hard so please be careful!
- Personal Notes -
- Growth tips -
Known Afflictions
- Pests -
Borers, grasshoppers and root nematodes
- Susceptible Diseases -
Panama disease and black sigatoka
- 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