
blood banana
Musa acuminata 'Zebrina'
Overview
Blood Banana, or Musa acuminata 'Zebrina', is a tropical, herbaceous and cold-sensitive perennial with bold, almost black-purple foliage. Its leaves are dark with light pink midribs and margins. During the late summer, late summer, dark pink or reddish, banana-like fruits can be harvested. It prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil and bright indirect light. Its flowers are often used as a food source since the plant is sterile and does not produce seeds. It can be propagated through suckers or offsets. Blood Banana is a unique-looking plant that is sure to bring drama and excitement to any garden.
Care Guide
Watering
Average
Light
full sun.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 9-11.
Pruning
Best pruned in December, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September.
Propagation
Tissue Culture, Air Layering Propagation, Cormlet Propagation, Division, Seed Propagation
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