Red Tiger Banana

Container Growing

Excellent in large containers with excellent drainage. Repot every 1-2 years as the plant develops its substantial root system.

Family

Musaceae

Foliage Look

Broad, tropical, dark green with prominent reddish-purple streaks and variegation.

Foliage Rules

Leaves are oblong/paddle-shaped with distinctive, irregular reddish-maroon splashes; variegation intensity varies with light levels.

Fruit Flower Look

Large, pendulous, drooping inflorescence with purple bracts and small, inedible-type ornamental fruit when mature.

Fruit Flower Rules

Do not depict flowers or fruit on starter-stage plants; they are developmentally unlikely.

Growth Habit Rules

Maintain an upright, central pseudostem structure; foliage should emerge from the center point.

Mature Plant Look

Large, architectural, exotic tropical plant with impressive, patterned foliage.

Mature Stage Morphology

Stout, trunk-like pseudostem topped with a rosette of massive, arching leaves; mature leaves exhibit prominent red-maroon splotches or stripes.

Morphology Rules

Pseudostem must appear like overlapping leaf bases rather than a woody trunk; foliage should be lush and not overly brittle.

Plant Faqs

How much light does a Red Tiger Banana need? It requires bright, direct light to maintain its vibrant leaf variegation. Is the Red Tiger Banana cold hardy? No, it is a tropical plant that should be brought indoors when temperatures drop below 50°F. Does this banana produce fruit? It is grown primarily as an ornamental foliage plant and rarely fruits in container culture.

Root Look

Healthy, thick, white to light brown fibrous root system typical of vigorous Musa species.

Soil Look

Dark, moist, organic-rich potting soil.

Starter Stage

Young plant with 3-5 leaves, showing initial dark coloration on the blades or midribs.

Starter Stage Morphology

Leaves are smaller, more ovate, and may lack the full pattern intensity seen in mature leaves; stems are usually green or tinged with purple.

Video Voiceover Script

Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Red Tiger Banana. This is Red Tiger Banana, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this vibrant foliage become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future tropical container garden you want to create. The defining feature is its lush, paddle-shaped foliage that showcases stunning, dark reddish-purple variegation against deep green leaves. Establish your starter plant by repotting it into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining soil, then move it to a larger container or permanent garden spot when ready. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.

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Youtube Video Summary

This dramatic ornamental banana features large, paddle-shaped leaves marked with intense, dark reddish-purple variegation. It serves as a standout focal point in both containers and tropical garden spaces.

Youtube Video Title

Musa 'Red Tiger' Banana Plant | Variegated Tropical Foliage