Bloodleaf Banana
$9.95
Bare Root plants with 3-5 sprouts
The blood banana, is a variety of the wild banana Musa acuminata native to Sumatra, Indonesia. The blood banana is an ornamental plant, named for the dark red patches on its leaves.
On mature plants, orange or red flowers develop into inedible orange fruits.
Grows about 4-6 feet tall. USDA Zones 7 and up, annual or potted plant elsewhere.
More Information
- USDA Hardiness Zone
- 8 through 10
- Bloom Time
- Foliage Plant
- Bloom Color
- Grown for its variegated foliage
- Foliage
- Semi-Evergreen
- Mature Height
- 4-6 feet
- Light Requirements
- Partial Sun (4-6 hrs)
- Water Requirements
- Average Water Needs
- Features
- Deer resistant
- Gardening Tips
- Plants are heavy feeders, the soil should be enriched and nutrients should be provided on a regular basis.
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