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Originally Posted by Gabe15
Based on the photos, the fruit shape is very different from 'A'ea'e', which indicates that photo is likely not 'A'ea'e'. However, very often, photos get mixed up and the photos presented are not of the actual plants, so the only real way to know for sure is to do as varig8 has realized, and have both plants growing at the same place and compare them side by side.
The red coloration is not a very good indicator as colors on that part of the plant can vary a lot based on the environment. Additionally, for the Maoli/Popo'ulu subgroup (to which 'A'ea'e' belongs), that type of coloration is normal on many cultivars.
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Is that the correct spelling for Ae Ae? Thanks Gabe.
I did some searching in Thai. And it seems there is some confusion with the name. Some refer to 'A'ea'e' as
kluai florida dang (which translate to variagated florida banana). But the name could be synonymous with another type of banana and some nurseryman maybe don't realize there are two types. It could be a mutated local or other imported variety...
You can see some in the links below. The fruit doesn't look like 'A'ea'e' to me, but then I'm not really an expert on these varieties.
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Plantlover Webboard
(scroll down for several more and you can see some of the fruit with pink)
Sign says: Variegated Florida Banana. Don't touch, No picking
Hehe
Edit: The shape reminds me a lot of the Leb Muenang (a cv. name that translates to Lady Finger)