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Banana ID Needed - Green/red

13 years ago

I got a banana at Lowes in Largo FL and the sign said "basjoo". It's green with lots of purple/red spots and solid red on back of leaves. After research, it seems basjoo would be solid green. Anyone know what it might be?

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13 years ago
Musa zebrina (blood banana)--NOT BASJOO. They are not nearly as cold hardy--among the more tender bananas actually. Good luck with it. Happy 4th!
sfhellwig
13 years ago
Yes, beautiful but tender. I just looked and it says hardy to zone 9 so I guess you can keep it outside. They grow a little slower but the color is worth it. An easy ID on basjoo is the leaves are entirely green except for a slight hint of red down the mid-rib. At least at smaller sizes. And the "trunk" stays completely green instead of colored like many others do.
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jimhardy
13 years ago
Definitely Zebrina as njoasis so rightly pointed out,looks like the var-Rowe Red

Here's a pic of mine-

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