Musa African Red

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Contents [hide] 1 Cultivar Name 1.1 Synonyms 2 Pictures 3 Description 3.1 Origin 3.2 Usage 4 Flowering 5 Cultivation 5.1 Known Afflictions 6 Research Notes 6.1 Members Growing This Banana 7 External

Cultivar Name

Musa 'African Red' is a hybrid of unknown origin, definitely not a wild species.

Synonyms

Pictures

(credit Steve in France)

(credit Steve in France)

(credit Steve in France)

Description

Upright inflorescence with brilliantly-colored, deep pinkish-red flower., loads of red in the pseudostem, mid-rib and pedicles. Not an edible cultivar. Tends to like wet, mucky soil and filtered sun.

• Genetic Group - Descended from M. aciminata

2n=22(?)

Origin

Africa

• Date realized in trade -

Usage

Ornamental

Flowering

• Time To Bloom -

• Time To Harvest -

Cultivation

• Mature Height - 6-10 feet, but many bloom at 3-4 feet.

• Survival Zone - 8-11

• Fruiting Zone -

• Cold Hardiness -

• Wind -

• Sun - prefers filtered sun, likes very moist, mucky soil

• Taste Description -

• Personal Notes -

• Growth tips - suckers profusely

Known Afflictions

• Pests -

• Susceptible Diseases -

• Resistant Diseases -

Research Notes

• Links to useful discussion threads in the forum:

• Typical Price Range -

Members Growing This Banana

External

• Links

  (Links to other useful pages on the web that mention this banana. Example: International Banana Society)

• Sources