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Zebrina Banana - Musa acuminata

Zebrina Banana - Musa acuminata

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Musa acuminata ‘Zebrina’, commonly called the Blood Banana or Red-Leaf Banana, is an eye-catching tropical plant known for its dramatic green leaves boldly streaked with deep red or burgundy blotches. Originally native to Southeast Asia, this ornamental banana plant has long been a favorite in exotic gardens and indoor collections alike. Though they occasionally produces small bananas, their real appeal lies in its vibrant foliage and lush, upright habit, making them great house plants. With fast growth and a bold, tropical look, MicroStarts' ‘Zebrina’ starters grow to make stunning centerpieces in containers, patios, or landscape beds, and can make a great indoor plant.

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.

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Key Details
Scientific Name: Musa acuminata 'Zebrina'
Also Known As: Banana plant, Blood Banana
USDA Zones: 9-11
Sun Requirements: Full sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Height: 4-6 feet
Color: Green
Fruit/Nut: 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.
Pollination: Parthenocarpic (produce fruit without pollination)
Harvest Dates: Varies based on climate and light conditions (with any fruit being more ornamental than for eating)
Characteristics: Tropical, Flowering, Evergreen, Self-pollinating, Self-fertile, Fast-growing

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.

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.

New to starter plants? Check out our starter plant guide for seven easy steps to grow your plant from starter to stunning!

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.

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