Musa 'Siam Ruby' - Singapore - National Parks Board

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Musa 'Siam Ruby'

Family Name:	Musaceae
Common Name:	Siam Ruby

Semi Shade

Lots of Water

Moderate Water

Occasional Misting

Ornamental Leaves

Herbaceous Plant

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Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form	Herbaceous Plant
Lifespan (in Singapore)	Perennial

Biogeography

Native Distribution	Specimens were first introduced into cultivation in 2005 via Thailand ; exact origin of this variety is unknown. 'Siam Ruby' is the current trade name for this Banana.

Description and Ethnobotany

Growth Form	Herb to 3m tall
Foliage	Leaves dull to bright reddish brown with irregular lime green blotches scattered along the leaf blade. Leaves may also be marked with white or very pale pink blotches in some specimens.

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features	Ornamental Foliage
Landscape Uses	Small Gardens, Container Planting

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference	Semi-Shade
Water Preference	Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting
Plant Growth Rate	Fast

Rootzone Tolerance	Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils
Pest(s)	Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects
Propagation Method	Sucker, Division

Foliar

Foliage Retention	Evergreen
Mature Foliage Colour(s)	Brown, Green - Light Green, Red
Mature Foliage Texture(s)	Smooth

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Master ID	31239
Species ID	5634
Flora Disclaimer	The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes.

Species record last updated on: 04 June 2021.

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