Musa 'Red Iholena'

Also Known As

Musa 'Red Iholene'
Red Iholene Banana

Plant type

tree

size

H: 10'-12'
W: 10'

planting zones

10a-11

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Musa 'Red Iholena' plant details

Musa 'Red Iholena' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen tree with burgundy, green and variegated foliage. In spring and summer burgundy and yellow flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Musa 'Red Iholena'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: musaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy, green and variegated
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, disease-resistant, edible, showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Musa 'Red Iholena'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Red Iholene is the most ornamental of all banana plants and this one bears AAA fruit. This Hawaiian cultivar has leaves that are burgundy colored on their lower surface to match the red-pink pseudostem. Being of a modest height, it is suited to both the landscape and greenhouse where it makes a beautiful specimen. Mature height of 10-12'.

By: Florida Hill Nursery

Gardening facts about Musa 'Red Iholena' plant

How to Grow Musa 'Red Iholena'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant