Musa haekkinenii (Wild Red Banana)

Botanical name: Musa haekkinenii

Common name: Wild Red Banana

Family: Musaceae

Origin: Vietnam

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Musa haekkinenii is a small plant (1 to 1.5 m high) that has an erect inflorescence and a slender pseudostem (3-4 cm in diameter). Its leaf habit is semi-erect and it produces 2 to 6 suckers close to the base of the mother plant. Musa haekkinenii flowers continuously and has long lasting bright red bracts. Prefers full sun and good drainage.

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