Musa sikkimensis ‘Ever Red’

Ever Red banana plant
Burgundy variegation radiates from central rib of thin green leaf. With extreme cold dies to the ground and regrows in spring. Otherwise it’s a lavish evergreen tropical stunner.
synonyms Musa 'Ever Red' PP 36,432
height 12–15ft
width 6–8ft
tolerates Cold, Cool Summers
water
needs		 High
water
info		 This plant wants water when the top of the soil is dry, but you can still feel moisture just below the surface. This plant will often fall into a once-a-week watering cycle, but remember that your watering should be based on the moisture left in the soil, which will depend partly on the moisture in the room and the weather outside. The soil “surface”‘ goes a bit deeper for larger pots; for example, a plant in a 14-inch diameter pot should dry out a couple of inches deep before you water it, while a plant in a 4-inch pot will only want to dry out in the top ½ inch or so of soil.

Will perform better in colder areas with good drainage.
hardy
to		 -10F
exposure Part Sun – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin India, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 3–12, 14–H2

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Other cultivars of Musa sikkimensis may lose red variegation with maturity. This one should retain it.

Special Interest

In areas where freezing temperatures occur regularly, lay down mulch after the first killing frost to help protect roots for better recovery of growth in spring.