{"product_id":"nasiona-bananowca-zebrina-musa-acuminata-var-sumatrana","title":"Zebrina Banana Seeds - Musa acuminata var. sumatrana","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eZebrina Banana - Musa acuminata var. sumatrana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eMusa acuminata var. sumatrana\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wild, seed-producing banana plant from the Musaceae family, native to Indonesia and known in the trade as the 'Zebrina' banana or “blood banana”. It belongs to the group of wild forms of \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eMusa acuminata\u003c\/strong\u003e, closely related to the var. zebrina variety from Java. In nature, it usually grows to \u003cstrong\u003e2–2.7 m\u003c\/strong\u003e in height, while in a pot it can be kept at \u003cstrong\u003e1–1.5 m\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is distinguished by its decorative foliage: green leaf blades with dark red, burgundy spots and a purple leaf underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth and development characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThis is a herbaceous plant - the “trunk” is actually a pseudostem made of tightly rolled leaf sheaths. In wild forms from Java, it reaches \u003cstrong\u003e6–9 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in diameter and may be brown-spotted. The lance-shaped leaves grow up to \u003cstrong\u003e1.3–1.5 m\u003c\/strong\u003e long and \u003cstrong\u003e26–34 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e wide. Under favourable conditions, the plant grows quickly and eventually forms a clump of suckers emerging from the rhizome. The leaves of young plants have the most intense colouring; in older specimens, the red spots may become less pronounced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering and fruiting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eA mature pseudostem produces a hanging inflorescence up to \u003cstrong\u003e1.1 m\u003c\/strong\u003e long, ending in an ovoid, dark purple male bud. The bunch usually contains \u003cstrong\u003e5–8\u003c\/strong\u003e rows (“hands”) of small fruits approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5–6.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e long. Each fruit contains several dozen hard, black seeds, so despite being edible, this is primarily an ornamental plant. After fruiting, the pseudostem dies, and suckers take its place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin and natural habitat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe typical form (var. zebrina) comes from Java, where it grows in open habitats at an elevation of \u003cstrong\u003e250–900 m above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e. In Sumatra, banana plants with red-spotted leaves are cultivated as ornamentals. The species \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eMusa acuminata\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the wild ancestors of edible bananas and grows naturally in the humid tropics of Southeast Asia, often as a pioneer species in exposed areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIt grows best in a bright location with diffused light or light partial shade; overly intense sunlight may reduce the red colouring. It needs fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH, as well as warmth - ideally \u003cstrong\u003e20–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e with increased air humidity. It is not frost-hardy: the leaves are damaged at temperatures close to \u003cstrong\u003e0°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, and growth stops below approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is suitable for \u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones 9–11\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIn Poland, it is grown in a container - outdoors on a terrace or in the garden during summer, and in a bright room during winter at temperatures above \u003cstrong\u003e15°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, with reduced watering. During the growing season, the soil should remain slightly moist at all times, and fertilisation should be regular - preferably with a potassium-rich fertiliser, every 1–2 weeks from spring to the end of summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIts slender habit and red-marbled leaves make \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eMusa acuminata var. sumatrana\u003c\/strong\u003e an excellent solitary plant for a terrace, conservatory or exotic compositions with elephant ears, cannas and palms. It is suitable for large pots and bright interiors, where it adds a tropical character throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"5","offer_id":54314102489416,"sku":"2954","price":4.8,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":54314102522184,"sku":"2955","price":8.5,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":54314102554952,"sku":"2956","price":72.5,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000","offer_id":54314102587720,"sku":"2957","price":665.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/Nasiona-Bananowca-ZebrinaMusa-acuminata-var.-sumatrana.webp?v=1792059951","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-bananowca-zebrina-musa-acuminata-var-sumatrana","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}