Musa Sikkimensis (red tiger,manipur etc)
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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
- Mature Height -
- 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
- Links
- (Links to other useful pages on the web that mention this banana. Example: International Banana Society)
- Sources