Musa balbisiana 'Black Thai'
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Cultivar Name
Musa balbisiana 'Black Thai'
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Synonyms
Thai black
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Pictures
(credit Chironex)]]
(credit Kylie2x)]]
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Description
- Genetic Group -
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Origin
Thailand
- Date realized in trade -
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Usage
Ornamental, producing seeded fruit
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Flowering
- Time To Bloom -
- Time To Harvest -
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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.
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Known Afflictions
- Pests -
unknown
- Susceptible Diseases -
unknown
- Resistant Diseases -
unknown
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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
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Members Growing This Banana
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External
- Links
- (Links to other useful pages on the web that mention this banana. Example: International Banana Society)
- Sources