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Zebrina

Musa acuminata

Red Banana Plant or Blood Banana, Zebra Banana

Musa Zebrina Rojo - Red Banana Plant

Considered an annual in most climated this Musa is a quick grower. It makes a statement in both your landscape as well as a thriller in your large planters. Boasting large, broad green leaves with burgundy red markings on the top of the leaves and deep rich wine coloring on the underside. If you are blessed with a house with large full sun exposed windows you may be able to bring this Musa inside. Fruiting usually only occurs in tropical regions.


1 Gallon Thrillers Musa
Zebrina Rojo UPC: 
8-40463-30441-9
(Ships as 6 - 6" Pots per flat)

Height: 5-8 ft
Spread: 5-8 ft
Spacing: 5-8 ft
Color: Non-Flowering

Available In:

1 Gallon Thrillers

Characteristics & Attributes for Red Banana Plant or Blood Banana, Zebra Banana:

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Seasonal Program:

  • Spring

Habit:

  • Upright

Attributes:

  • Container
  • Fast Growing
  • Great Foliage
  • Low Maintenance
  • Border or Bed
  • Fall Color
  • Focal Point
  • House Plant

Foliage Color:

  • Dark Green
  • Red
  • Burgundy
  • Green

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained
  • Average Water

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer
  • Spring
  • Fall