Originally Posted by sirdoofus

Excellent, another banana enthusiast in town, glad to hear it!

I think it is pretty common for young/small plants and/or new leaves to display more contrast which fades away to some degree as they age. I know this is true for the Helen's Hybrid (sikkimensis/chini champa hybrid) which displays very striking coloration when young but more subdued with age.

Worth growing those plants out to see what happens, I am happy to help