Musa balbisiana 'Black Thai'

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Contents 1 Cultivar 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

Cultivar Name

Musa balbisiana 'Black Thai'

Synonyms

Thai black

Pictures

[[Image:

(credit Chironex)]]

[[Image:

(credit Kylie2x)]]

Description

• Genetic Group -

Origin

Thailand

• Date realized in trade -

Usage

Ornamental, producing seeded fruit

Flowering

• Time To Bloom -

• Time To Harvest -

Cultivation

• Mature Height -

to 18 feet

• Survival Zone -

7

• Fruiting Zone -

9 and higher

• Cold Hardiness -

reportedly to zone 6

• Wind -

Very susceptible to damage by wind.

• Sun -

Capable of full sun once established in-ground and acclimatised.

• Taste Description -

n/a

• Personal Notes -

In container zone 9 only protection was in an unheated plastic greenhouse. Pseudostem became mush down to soil level. In spring new growth is developing.

• Growth tips -

Provide winter protection in zone 9 and lower.

Known Afflictions

• Pests -

unknown

• Susceptible Diseases -

unknown

• Resistant Diseases -

unknown

Research Notes

Characterised by a thin pseudostem and thin leaves. Leaf sheathes become become nearly black in full su. A beautiful banana plant.

• Links to useful discussion threads in the forum:

• Typical Price Range -

$19-30 and up dependent upon size. Available in starter plant size from tissue culture

Members Growing This Banana

External

• Links

  (Links to other useful pages on the web that mention this banana. Example: International Banana Society)

• Sources