Musa Sumatrana (Rojo)
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Revision as of 16:32, 10 July 2007
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Species Name
Musa acuminata ssp. zebrina
Synonyms
Blood Banana, Rojo, Christmas Banana
Pictures
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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, green and red
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