Family: Musaceae
Genus: Ensete (en-SET-ee) (Info)
Species: ventricosum
(ven-tre-KO-sum)
Musa FHIA-1 'Goldfinger' Banana
Temp: For best growth above 65°F
is recommended.
Wind tolerant
Light: Full sun to no less than 30% shade.
Foliage growers should use 30%-60% shade.
Soil: Good water holding capacity is needed
Mature Height: 14'
Type: Dessert, outstanding fruit
Hardiness: Zone 8-9
Ro Jo Red
Genus: Musa (MEW-suh) (Info)
Species: sumatrana (soo-MAH-truh-nuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Rojo
Category: Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height: 8-10 ft.
Spacing: 6-8 ft.
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color: Orange, Red-Orange,
Gold (Yellow-Orange)
Foliage: Grown for foliage, Variegated
Other details: Average Water Needs; \
Water regularly; do not over water
Banana Ensete
Species: ventricosum (ven-tre-KO-sum)
Category: Trees, Tropicals and
Tender Perennials
Height: 15-20 ft.
Spacing: 15-18 in.
Hardiness: USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Color: White/Near White
Foliage: Evergreen
