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
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	-10°F
Exposure	Part Sun – Full Sun
Plant traits	Foliage Feature, Suckering, Tropical
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, 14–24, H1, H2

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.

The above information reflects the observations of Grubb and Nadler and our extended plant community. We always consider input from fellow horticulturists and welcome feedback from those with additional information on the culture of this plant.

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