Item Tag: Musa

Rare Musa “Nono” Pink Variegated Banana Starter Plant

Up for auction/sale is a highly sought-after, rare Musa “Nono” Pink Variegated Banana starter plant. This genetic marvel is a holy grail for rare tropical plant collectors. It is famous for producing highly unpredictable, stunning chimera patterns featuring vibrant shades of pink, cream, and deep green across its bold foliage. The plant pictured is the exact plant you will receive. It features a robust, deeply pigmented reddish-pink pseudostem and excellent initial variegated patterning on the newest leaf. It is actively growing, fully established in its starter nursery pot, and ready to transition into its new home.

Musa balbisiana Atia Black | Black Thai | 10 Seeds

Its distinctive feature is its striking maroon to almost black-colored stem and midrib, which contrasts dramatically with its lush green, paddle-shaped leaves. Whether grown for its unique aesthetic or its genetic significance, Musa balbisiana ‘Atia Black’ adds an exotic and dramatic touch to any landscape.

Musa aurantiaca | Dwarf Orange Banana | 5 Seeds

We can combine multiple items for cheaper shipping. Ask for a invoice before checking out. Thank You all for your continued support! Musa aurantiaca is an banana in the Musaceae family. Its native range is from northern Assam to northern Myanmar. A unique dwarf banana with lots of garden appeal. It can grow to around 3-4 feet tall. The leaves are 1-2 feet long with a purple rib. Little is known in cultivation but is still an easy banana to grow. The fruits are filled with seeds and are small bananas. A hardy banana as well.  Zones 8-11 Germination Soak seeds 24 hours. Sow seeds 1/4″ deep and lightly cover. Keep moist in a bright spot. Do not cover and keep temperatures around 75-80F. Germination is in 7-30 days.

Musa sikkimensis | Manipur | 5 Seeds

We can combine multiple items for cheaper shipping. Ask for a invoice before checking out. Thank You all for your continued support!Musa sikkimensis Manipur is a Tropical or Tender perennial in the Musaceae family. A native to Bhutan and India. Another one of the high-altitude banana species. It can grow as tall as 15 feet and 6 feet wide. The leaves are enormous with red streaks and blotches and are very similar to Red Tiger or Red Flash. They can handle high winds, but the leaves will tear apart. The rib down the middle of the leaves is light purple and turns dark purple as it matures. This banana is hardier than most banana trees. Flowering and fruiting take place from October to April. It prefers to grow in light shade to full shade. It will require water regularly to keep the soil moist. Fertilize once a month. Zones 8-11GerminationScarify a small hole in each seed with sandpaper or a nail file, then soak seeds for 24 hours in warm water before sowing 1 inch deep in good loamy compost. Keep in a propagator or warm place between 70 and 80 degrees F, and do not exclude light.

5 Red Abyssinian (Musa Ensete ventricosum) False Banana Plant Tree Seeds RARE

5 Red Abyssinian Banana Tree Seeds(Musa Ensete ventricosum) “False Banana” RARE!This Massive Banana whose trunk can reach 3′ in diameter is a real botanical curiosity. It is unbelievably Fast Growing and has carmine Red undersides to the ribs of it’s Huge leaves. It can be used as a summer bedding plant in cooler environments. It can be brought indoors, or cut back and covered with mulch until it Quickly rises again in Spring. Ensete is a fast-growing banana plant, with an upright growth habit often reaching up to 12’ – 20’ feet tall. When provided ideal growing season conditions, the humungous plant may heighten up to 30’ – 40’ feet tall. The plant usually reaches this height in its native tropical lands only. The leaves of the Musa ensete are usually large, paddle-like, reaching up to 10’ – 20’ feet long and 2′ – 4’ feet wide. The foliage or leaf blade are quite dramatic, with a combination of deep red and intense green colors. The Abyssinian banana produces non-showy flowers during their bloom time. Besides this, the plant also produces dry and inedible fruiting of 3” inches long. The base of the flower stalk and roots are edible cooked. The tropical plant enjoys full sun or part shade to prompt active new growth. The Abyssinian banana needs plenty of water, especially in the dry season. The plant should not dry out between watering sessions. During cold, chilly weather conditions, the plant does well with infrequent watering as it is dormant at the time. A Very Rare & Beautiful Banana Plant. Ideal zones are 8-11. If your winters do not get down to 20 degrees F, you may be able to just cut them back as they die and cover with a bit of mulch until Spring. Expect very fast growth once they start growing again.Red Abyssinian Germination:1) Soak seeds for 36 hours, changing the water daily.2) Fill a clean 3″ plastic pot with multi purpose compost.3) Pour boiling water over the compost to sterilize it, and allow it to drain.4) Once the compost has cooled, push one seed into each pot in as deep as the seed is large.5) Use a heated propagator to keep the soil at 80+ F. Cover with plastic to help keep the compost moist at all times. “Warm & Wet is the Key”6) As with any tropical or exotic seed, germination will be erratic. One or two may sprout within a few weeks, but most can take up to 6 months so don’t toss them out. Check them periodically for fungus or mold. If found, use a copper based fungicide the clean them off with. Rinse them really well and replant in new, “sterilized” compost.