Musa 'Siam Ruby'
Banana (Musa 'Siam Ruby') is an attractive and delicious banana variety with small, sweet, pink-red fruits. It has a creamy, full-bodied flavor, making it popular for both eating fresh and using in recipes. It is vigorous and productive, producing large bunches of up to 50-70 banana fingers. This banana variety is tolerant of heat, humidity, and drought, making it an easy and dependable crop. It ripens quickly, making it available for consumption in as little as 6-7 months. This banana has a unique beauty with a dark green foliage and deep red fruit finger skin. Plant it in full sun for maximum fruit growth and health. Banana (Musa 'Siam Ruby') is the perfect addition to the home garden.
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water Needs
medium
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Water Every
"3-4" days
Sun Needs
full-sun
Growth
High
Care Level
Moderate
💧 Water every "3-4" days
Seasonal Adjustments
Adjust watering frequency based on temperature, humidity, and season. Water more frequently in summer and less in winter.
Pro Tip: Check soil moisture before watering. Stick your finger 1-2 inches into the soil—if it's dry, it's time to water!
Propagate via Tissue Culture for best results
Remove offsets from parent plant base, replant separately
Divide root ball in spring, replant sections immediately
Bend stem to soil surface, cover lightly, roots form in 4-6 weeks
Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date
Good For:
Consider Carefully:
Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Place in the sunniest spot in your garden.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when top inch of soil is dry.