Zebrina Ornamental Banana
Product Details
Musa acuminata 'Zebrina', often called the Blood Banana or Red-Leaf Banana, is a striking tropical plant prized for its dramatic green leaves splashed with deep red or burgundy markings. Native to Southeast Asia, this ornamental banana has become a favorite for adding bold color and a lush, tropical feel to gardens and indoor plant collections. While it can occasionally produce small bananas, it’s primarily grown for its vibrant foliage and upright, architectural growth habit. Fast-growing and visually stunning, MicroStarts’ Zebrina banana plants can develop into eye-catching focal points in containers, patios, landscape beds, or even bright indoor spaces.
NOTE: This product cannot be shipped to Hawaii.
While still banana plants, Zebrina fruits are known more for their foliage. They do not frequently produce fruit indoors, and when they do, their fruit is small, slender, starchy, and full of seeds.
Our plants are propagated via tissue culture, a clonal process that results in true to type, disease-free plants that are grown on their own roots. They have been grown in ellepots to promote healthy root development.
Healthy Arrival Guarantee
Your plants are grown with care and shipped to arrive healthy and ready to thrive.
- If your plant arrives damaged, contact us within 2 days of delivery.
- Include photos of the plant and packaging.
- We’ll provide a replacement, refund, or store credit if approved.
Contact us if you have any questions.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
Orders are processed 1–3 business days after purchase
- Delivery in 5–7 business days depending on location
- Carefully packed to protect plants in transit
- Tracking provided once shipped
We recommend being available to receive your plants on delivery to avoid weather exposure.
Returns & Guarantee
- 2-day claim window after delivery
- If your plant arrives damaged, contact us with photos
- We’ll provide a replacement, refund, or store credit if approved
Due to the nature of live plants, returns are not accepted.
Product specifications
| Genus Name | |
|---|---|
| Species Name | |
| Also Known As | Banana plant, Blood Banana |
| USDA Zones | |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Growth Rate | |
| Mature Height | |
| Color | Green |
| Pollination | |
| Harvest Dates | |
| Characteristics | Tropical, Flowering, Evergreen, Self-pollinating, Self-fertile, Fast-growing |
Planting & Care
Perfect for any indoor space, this tropical plant thrives as a houseplant globally. In many climates, it enjoys summer outdoors and prefers indoor protection during winter, while in tropical zones it can grow outside year-round.
With warm temperatures and high humidity, Zebrina banana plants will fruit indoors (though their fruits are more ornamental). After fruiting, the main stem will die back, allowing new suckers to grow.
Want more tips about young tree care? Take a look at our young tree care guide!
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