Musa sikkimensis 'Ever Red' - 25-30 CM C3

Description
The Banana (Musa sikkimensis) is a very popular, evergreen container plant whose yellow, elongated fruits have a sweet, mild flavour. Its decorative flowers are cup-shaped and appear from July to October. The multi-coloured leaves are egg-shaped. The location should be as bright and sheltered as possible. A well-drained, humus-rich and nutrient-rich soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Banana reaches a height of approx. 3 m and grows up to 2.5 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* sweet, mild flavour * suitable for growing in pots * suitable for containers

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Banana are multi-coloured, egg-shaped.

Frost hardiness
Frost-free overwintering at 10 to 15°C is required.

Growth
Stoloniferous.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a bright, sheltered position.

Soil
Musa sikkimensis prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil. Commercially available container plant soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Tasks
Cut back: November.

Care
- Scale insects are best controlled with a soap and spirits solution. Spider mites can often simply be showered off over the tub. - Plants that are sensitive to direct sunlight are best kept in an east or west-facing window with mild morning or evening sun. - Over time, the soil loses some of its important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil every two years in spring. - High water permeability of the substrate is extremely important: waterlogging and standing water in the pot inevitably lead to rotting.

Flower
Musa sikkimensis forms cup-shaped, pink-coloured flowers arranged in spikes from July.

Fruit
The yellow fruits have a sweet, mild flavour. The drupes are elongated. Ripening time from October.

Use
Container, room, balcony/terrace

Root
Musa sikkimensis is a heartroot.