Siam Ruby Banana
Musa 'Siam Ruby'
SKU
07252
Huge, tropical, ruby red leaves splashed with bright lime green, each offering a unique pattern of colors. Young plants start out more green and color intensifies with sun exposure. Thrives in hot, humid areas. Perfect for poolside plantings as a backdrop to smaller tropical plants. Stunning in large patio containers. A frost-tender perennial.
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Full sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | MEW-sa |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; forms foliage clumps 6 to 8 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Burgundy |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Tropical |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Poolside, Privacy Screen, Specimen |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechola); Crossvine (Bignonia); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia); Fringe Flower (Loropetalum) |
Prefers humus-rich, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Protect from strong winds to prevent foliage damage and from harsh afternoon sun in hotter summer regions. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish root system. Fertilize in early spring. In colder climates, shelter or move indoors before the threat of frost.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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