Musa Sikkimensis Red Tiger
Often known as the Darjeeling banana, *Musa sikkimensis* 'Red Tiger' is an ornamental banana plant of Himalayan origin. Highly prized for its rapid growth, hardiness, and spectacular exotic appearance, it commands attention with its magnificent green foliage striped with reddish-purple—a true centerpiece for creating an exotic landscape.
- Spectacular tropical plant
- Two-tone green and red foliage
- Ideal for pots or exotic flowerbeds
- Rapid growth and guaranteed decorative impact
Features
Our recommendations
Maintenance guide
Protect from strong winds.
Full sun essential for maximum coloration.
It requires a lot of water during spring and summer. In hot weather, it may need watering several times a week, but avoid waterlogged soil.
For outdoor planting, choose soil rich in compost. Wait a few weeks for the root system to become well-established before applying fertilizer every two weeks; fertilize when the soil is slightly moist to avoid burning the roots.
Clean the foliage regularly and trim off yellowed, dry, or torn leaves at the base using clean pruning shears.