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Musa acuminata - Red Banana

Market price from $18.25 to $34.50

Musa acuminata is a captivating tropical plant, widely recognized as the Red Banana. As an enchanting feature of the fruit category, the Red Banana boasts elongated leaves in a magnificent burgundy that can grow up to ten feet tall. Apart from its ornamental allure, this plant offers more than just visual stimulation. It yields medium-sized, creamy red bananas that are as deliciously sweet as they are visually vibrant. A lover of the sun, our Red Banana thrives in conditions ranging from partial to full sunlight, while basking in humid, well-drained conditions. What sets this plant apart is its knack for attracting a myriad of birds and insects, serving as a contribution to biodiversity with its radiant and palatable fruit. Stretching up to twenty feet under optimal conditions, the Red Banana is the flamboyant protagonist of any tropical-themed garden that guarantees to enhance the beauty of your landscape design.

  • Size: Up to 20 feet tall
  • Foliage: Elongated, paddle-shaped leaves in a burgundy hue
  • Water usage: Ample watering needed
  • Sun exposure: Partial to full sun
  • Edible fruit: Produces sweet, creamy red bananas
  • Extra Features: Attracts variety of birds and insects with vibrant fruits
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