Siam Ruby Red Banana - Musa patio • Soil: Any

• Soil: Any

dessert banana hybrid that hails from Honduras

If those reasons aren't enough

The Mandela's Gold Bird is only slightly less cold hardy than the Orange Bird of Paradise

This green-skinned fruit is pure white inside

Siam Ruby Red Banana - Musa patio • Soil: AnyWhen young, Siam Ruby leaves are bright green with stripes of red; as this banana plant matures, the leaves become predominantly red with flecks of green. Siam Rubies generally get their red color when they reach 12 inches or taller and the deep red color is intensified when given more sun. This is an ornamental variety that's striking color will make you forget all about fruiting banana varieties. Average mature height: 6 to 8 feet Watering: Heavy.