Originally Posted by shopgirl2

There is in Puerto Rico a short type of banana plant. Its leaves are red, some are green. We used to called them pig bananas because they were fed to the pigs. Consumption by humans was okay but they were very rich in protein causing stomach distress such as constipation. I think if I remember correctly the pulp of the fruit was a light orange color. good tasting also. Could only eat it when the banana skin became black.

However, the plant is beautiful. We used to call them "guineo Montecristo".

I would like to know the actual cultivar name. It is a beautiful plant and I surely would like to buy one.

Regards to all and thank you.