RELATED SEARCHES
Sponsored Red Banana Tree Results:
Red Banana Tree
By:
Published: November 10, 2006
Similar to the typical yellow banana tree, yet smaller in size, a red banana tree is a tropical perennial growing 8 to10 feet tall, and is available year round.
Imported from Costa Rica, this type of banana tree produces delicious red bananas offering a flavor similar to raspberry-banana. From Kissimmee, Fla., and Cincinnati, Ohio, to various Texas towns, including Hockley, Richmond and San Antonio, this type of banana tree grows in a variety of regions, either outdoors or in containers. With the proper care, anyone can grow their own red banana tree right at home
Types of Red Bananas
From tall plants with red and green leaves, to shorter ornamentals with red stems, a variety of red banana trees exist in several different parts of the world.
Rowe Red
Growing between 5 to 7 feet outdoors, and 3 to 5 feet in a container, the Rowe Red banana plant is grown for its attractive shrubbery. This slender plant features a red banana tree stem, as well as narrow leaves with green and red specks on top.
Dwarf Green
With red and green markings, a dark red and green trunk and large green leaves bordered by a thin red line, the Dwarf Green plant remains an ideal type of red banana plant for collectors.
Dwarf Red
The Dwarf Red banana tree, which grows between 8 to 10 feet, features a dark maroon stem and a reddish-pink coloring in the middle of the leaves. Recognized as several other names in various parts of the world—some of which include Cuban Red banana tree, Jamaican Red banana tree, Indio and Macaboo—this type of red banana tree offers a distinctive sweetness.
Rose
Growing between 6 to 8 feet tall, the slender, wilt-resistant and rapidly growing Rose banana plant displays a soft, reddish-colored stem, as well as delicate fruit.
Growing a Red Banana Tree at Home
Whether planting in the ground outside or in an indoor container, when it comes to growing a red banana tree, nothing is more important than optimum growth and tasty, well-developed fruit. Therefore, it is essential to be aware of the various steps to follow when planting the tree.
First, because both indoor and outdoor bananas enjoy heat and humidity, be sure to plant the red banana tree when the temperature ranges between 55 degrees to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Though a red banana tree will grow in most types of soils, in order for the plant to succeed, it is best to plant it in a rich, well-drained soil, such as a deserted compost heap. Also, to keep the banana tree moist and mulched, begin the fertilization process 1 to 2 weeks after planting. Also, to protect the tree from frost, cover the trunk with a blanket or dig up the roots of the red banana tree and store them in a dark, dry place until spring.
Planting in the Ground
Before planting a red banana tree in the ground, be sure to wait until the soil is warm, and the average nightly temperature is 55 degrees Fahrenheit. However, because fertilizer requirements tend to vary from one location to the next, it is essential to start with a small amount of fertilizer in the beginning of the process (one pound) and then slowly increase the amount as the banana plant begins to flower.
Planting in a Container
When growing a containerized banana in a shady location, be sure to use light amounts of fertilizer; if the containerized plant is growing in the full sun, apply a heavier amount of fertilizer. Also, because it may be beneficial to use a slow release fertilizer, such as a 6-2-12 mixture, ensure the mixture offers micronutrients.
Sources:
Banana Plant Info. Greenearth, Inc. 6 Nov 2006.
http://www.bananaplants.net/banananinfo.html
Bananas-Red Banana. Food Reference Website. 6 Nov 2006.
http://www.foodreference.com/html/art-red-banana s.html
Banana Trees. Arizona Aquatic Gardens. 6 Nov 2006.
http://www.azgardens.com/bananas.php
Banana Trees-Banana Plants. Bananatree.com. 6 Nov 2006.
http://www.bananatrees.info/Sweetheart.html
Red Banana Tree, Variegated Blood Banana. Dave's Garden. 6 Nov 2006.
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/38351/index.html
Imported from Costa Rica, this type of banana tree produces delicious red bananas offering a flavor similar to raspberry-banana. From Kissimmee, Fla., and Cincinnati, Ohio, to various Texas towns, including Hockley, Richmond and San Antonio, this type of banana tree grows in a variety of regions, either outdoors or in containers. With the proper care, anyone can grow their own red banana tree right at home
Types of Red Bananas
From tall plants with red and green leaves, to shorter ornamentals with red stems, a variety of red banana trees exist in several different parts of the world.
Rowe Red
Growing between 5 to 7 feet outdoors, and 3 to 5 feet in a container, the Rowe Red banana plant is grown for its attractive shrubbery. This slender plant features a red banana tree stem, as well as narrow leaves with green and red specks on top.
Dwarf Green
With red and green markings, a dark red and green trunk and large green leaves bordered by a thin red line, the Dwarf Green plant remains an ideal type of red banana plant for collectors.
Dwarf Red
The Dwarf Red banana tree, which grows between 8 to 10 feet, features a dark maroon stem and a reddish-pink coloring in the middle of the leaves. Recognized as several other names in various parts of the world—some of which include Cuban Red banana tree, Jamaican Red banana tree, Indio and Macaboo—this type of red banana tree offers a distinctive sweetness.
Rose
Growing between 6 to 8 feet tall, the slender, wilt-resistant and rapidly growing Rose banana plant displays a soft, reddish-colored stem, as well as delicate fruit.
Growing a Red Banana Tree at Home
Whether planting in the ground outside or in an indoor container, when it comes to growing a red banana tree, nothing is more important than optimum growth and tasty, well-developed fruit. Therefore, it is essential to be aware of the various steps to follow when planting the tree.
First, because both indoor and outdoor bananas enjoy heat and humidity, be sure to plant the red banana tree when the temperature ranges between 55 degrees to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Though a red banana tree will grow in most types of soils, in order for the plant to succeed, it is best to plant it in a rich, well-drained soil, such as a deserted compost heap. Also, to keep the banana tree moist and mulched, begin the fertilization process 1 to 2 weeks after planting. Also, to protect the tree from frost, cover the trunk with a blanket or dig up the roots of the red banana tree and store them in a dark, dry place until spring.
Planting in the Ground
Before planting a red banana tree in the ground, be sure to wait until the soil is warm, and the average nightly temperature is 55 degrees Fahrenheit. However, because fertilizer requirements tend to vary from one location to the next, it is essential to start with a small amount of fertilizer in the beginning of the process (one pound) and then slowly increase the amount as the banana plant begins to flower.
Planting in a Container
When growing a containerized banana in a shady location, be sure to use light amounts of fertilizer; if the containerized plant is growing in the full sun, apply a heavier amount of fertilizer. Also, because it may be beneficial to use a slow release fertilizer, such as a 6-2-12 mixture, ensure the mixture offers micronutrients.
Sources:
Banana Plant Info. Greenearth, Inc. 6 Nov 2006.
http://www.bananaplants.net/banananinfo.html
Bananas-Red Banana. Food Reference Website. 6 Nov 2006.
http://www.foodreference.com/html/art-red-banana s.html
Banana Trees. Arizona Aquatic Gardens. 6 Nov 2006.
http://www.azgardens.com/bananas.php
Banana Trees-Banana Plants. Bananatree.com. 6 Nov 2006.
http://www.bananatrees.info/Sweetheart.html
Red Banana Tree, Variegated Blood Banana. Dave's Garden. 6 Nov 2006.
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/38351/index.html
Featured Red Banana Tree Products:
