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  • MUSA sikkimensis 'Red Tiger'
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    MUSA sikkimensis 'Red Tiger'

    Commonly known as Darjeeling banana

    Darjeeling banana 'Red Tiger'. Green leaves with red stripes.
     
    Plant Details
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Under glass - red spider mites, mealybugs, aphids
    • Place of origin
      Northeastern India, Bhutan
    • Evergreen
      Oblong-lance-shaped leaves to 2m (6½ft) long, with rounded bases
    • Half hardy (down to 0)
    • Height
      4m (13ft)
    • Spread
      2m (6½ft)
    • Banana
      Palm-like suckering perennial. Clusters of up to 14 small flowers, each enclosed in 1 or 2 large, purplish red bracts, are produced in pendent spikes. Angular fruit, to 15cm (6in) long, mature to green then turn brown
    • Tall Shrub
    • Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
      Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Mature Size
      4m (13ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2m (6½ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Suitable for the back of a large, sheltered shrub border
      Patio / pot plants
      Town garden
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Shelter from strong winds
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