Musa Sumatrana (Rojo)

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Contents 1 Species Name 1.1 Synonyms 2 Pictures 3 Description 3.1 Origin 3.2 Usage 4 Flowering 5 Cultivation 5.1 Known Afflictions 6 Research Notes 6.1 Members Growing This Banana 7 External

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