Scarlet Banana. A very handsome plant with large green leaves and tubular yellow flowers with red bracts. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers July. Fruits October. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Musa coccinea
A very handsome plant with large green leaves and tubular yellow flowers with red bracts
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Musa |
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Species | coccinea |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Scarlet Banana |
Flower Colour | yellow, red |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.5m |
Family | Musaceae |
Spread | 1.5m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright, Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | July |
Colour Fruit | yellow, orange |
Fruits When | October |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
Planting | |
Care | Mist regularly, Keep permanently moist, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Aphids, Mealy bugs, Red spider mite |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Division |
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