Siam Ruby Banana

Musa 'Siam Ruby'

Pronunciation: MEW-sa
SKU #07252
9-10

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Huge, tropical, ruby red leaves splashed with bright lime green, each offering a unique pattern of colors. Young plants start out more green and color intensifies with sun exposure. Thrives in hot, humid areas. Perfect for poolside plantings as a backdrop to smaller tropical plants. Stunning in large patio containers. A frost-tender perennial.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Fast growing; forms foliage clumps 6 to 8 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-10

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Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenSemi-Evergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Fast Growing
Growth RateFast
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Poolside, Privacy Screen
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorBurgundy
Companion PlantsJapanese Forest Grass (Hakonechola); Crossvine (Bignonia); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia); Fringe Flower (Loropetalum)
Care InstructionsPrefers humus-rich, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Protect from strong winds to prevent foliage damage and from harsh afternoon sun in hotter summer regions. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish root system. Fertilize in early spring. In colder climates, shelter or move indoors before the threat of frost.
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Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenSemi-Evergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Fast Growing
Growth RateFast
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Poolside, Privacy Screen
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorBurgundy
Companion PlantsJapanese Forest Grass (Hakonechola); Crossvine (Bignonia); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia); Fringe Flower (Loropetalum)
Care
Care InstructionsPrefers humus-rich, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Protect from strong winds to prevent foliage damage and from harsh afternoon sun in hotter summer regions. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish root system. Fertilize in early spring. In colder climates, shelter or move indoors before the threat of frost.

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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.