Description: Musa sikkimensis Red Tiger is a Tropical or Tender perennial in the Musaceae family. A native to Bhutan and India. One of the highest altitude banana species. It can grow as tall as 20 feet and 6 feet wide. The leaves are enormous with red streaks and blotches, but they can handle high winds. When young, the rib down the middle of the leaves is a light to dark purple but will fade 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. 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.
Price: 8.79 USD
Location: San Francisco, California
End Time: 2023-10-29T16:16:30.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Brand: Unbranded
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Type: Perennial
Watering: Medium
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Sunlight: Full Sun
Features: Flowering
Soil Type: Peat, Sand, Loam
