| Common
Name: |
Red Abyssinian |
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| Ornamental
Features: |
Greatly colorful plant with red lower leaf surfaces and red leaf axils. Looks hand painted . Fast growing and non-clumping. Does not sucker like other bananas. VIRUS INDEXED AND NEGATIVE |
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| Habit
and Growth Rate: |
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| Landscape
Value: |
Huge leaves that can grow over 6' long and 1.5' wide. Plant grows to 20 feet in warm climates. Does great in containers. |
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| Hardiness: |
Cold hardy in Zone 9 and higher. Does best in hot dry climates. Does not like high humidity. |
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| Culture: |
Grows well in full sun to partial shade. Any well draining mix will work. Slow release fertilizer. |
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| Pot
Size & Finish Time: |
Gallon - 2 to 3 months
3 Gallon - 5 to 6 months
7 Gallon - 8 to 9 months |
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| Propagation
Methods: |
Tissue Culture |
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| Pest/Disease
Problems: |
Aphids |
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More
Information: |
Colorful plant with red lower leaf surfaces and red leaf axils. Looks hand painted . Fast growing and non-clumping. Does not sucker like other ornamental bananas. Zones 9, 10 & 11. VIRUS INDEXED AND NEGATIVE |
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