Zebrina Banana Tissue Culture Starter Trees - Musa acuminata - MicroStarts Plant Plugs
Zebrina Banana Tissue Culture Starter Trees - Musa acuminata - MicroStarts Plant Plugs
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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.
Key Details
Scientific Name: Musa acuminata 'Zebrina'
Also Known As: Banana plant and Blood Banana
Suitable Space: Indoors
USDA Zones (if outdoors): 9-11
Sun Requirements: Full sun and Partial shade
Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Height: 4-6 feet
Pollination: Parthenocarpic (produce fruit without pollination)
Harvest Dates: Varies based on climate and light conditions (with any fruit being more ornamental than for eating)
Color: Green
Characteristics: Tropical, Flowering, Evergreen, Self-pollinating, Self-fertile, and 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
This tropical plant is sold as a houseplant. Tropical houseplants can thrive in indoor environments throughout the world, should be taken indoors during winter, and generally only planted outdoors in tropical areas.
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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