Musa sp. 'Ornamental Group' (Ornamental bananas) - Video 1
Botanical name: Musa sp.
Common name: Ornamental bananas
Cultivar group: Ornamental Group
Family: Musaceae
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Cold tolerance: 30°F
Plant type: Fruit
Fruit type: Banana
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage color: Ornamental foliageFastest-Growing Red-Leaf Bananas
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A showy ornamental Banana with dark red leaves. Huge, tropical, ruby red leaves splashed with bright lime green, each offering a unique pattern of colors. Young plants start out more green and color intensifies with sun exposure. Thrives in hot, humid areas. Perfect for poolside plantings as a backdrop to smaller tropical plants. Stunning in large patio containers. A frost-tender perennial.
See photos of leaves:
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See Article about Red leaf Banana.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
See photos of leaves:
Picture 1
Picture 2
Picture 3
See Article about Red leaf Banana.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal or larger pot