Musa Sumatrana (Rojo)
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==Species Name== | ==Species Name== | ||
- | Musa acuminata ssp. zebrina | + | Musa acuminata ssp. Sumatrana (this banana is not Musa acuminata ssp. Zebrina) |
===Synonyms=== | ===Synonyms=== | ||
- | Blood Banana, Rojo, Christmas Banana | + | Rojo, Christmas Banana |
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==Pictures== | ==Pictures== | ||
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(credit [http://www.bananas.org/member.php?u=658 the flying dutchman]) | (credit [http://www.bananas.org/member.php?u=658 the flying dutchman]) | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
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===Usage=== | ===Usage=== | ||
- | Type ornamental, green and red | + | Type ornamental, red fruit |
==Flowering== | ==Flowering== | ||
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===Members Growing This Banana=== | ===Members Growing This Banana=== | ||
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50.3734961443035, -3.5595703125, [[User:xyzzy]] | 50.3734961443035, -3.5595703125, [[User:xyzzy]] | ||
49.519470, 11.288660, [[User:Dombo]] | 49.519470, 11.288660, [[User:Dombo]] | ||
+ | 31.949904588727, -81.3121747970581, [[User:BIGDAWG69]] | ||
+ | 42.33399404, -89.02815521, 86 miles west of Chicago [[User:buzzwinder]] | ||
+ | 30.358378689907, -90.065488815308, [[User:tommymacluckie]] | ||
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Contents |
Species Name
Musa acuminata ssp. Sumatrana (this banana is not Musa acuminata ssp. Zebrina)
Synonyms
Rojo, Christmas Banana
Pictures
(credit taylor_loves_bananas)
(credit the flying dutchman)
Description
This is a plant grown for its attractive foliage only. The fruit is seeded and inedible. The slender plant grows 5-7 feet and is wind and cold resistant It is well adapted to container growing and when grown this way will only reach 3-5 feet unless grown in a very large container The stem is completely red. The leaves are narrow with green and red mottling on the top and solid maroon coloring at the bottom.
- Genetic Group -
Eumusa, 2n=22
Origin
Sumatra, Indonesia
- Date realized in trade -
Usage
Type ornamental, red fruit
Flowering
- Time To Bloom -
- Time To Harvest -
Cultivation
- Mature Height -
5 to 7 feet
- Survival Zone -
9-10
- Fruiting Zone -
- Cold Hardiness -
- Wind -
Wind tolerant
- Sun -
Full sun to no more than 30% shade Temperatures best over 65F
- Taste Description -
- Personal Notes -
- Growth tips -
Soil needs a good water holding capacity
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