Scientific name: Musa 'Variegated Purple'
Rare banana variety with variegated foliage in purple-pink-green tones, caused by a natural chimera mutation in the meristem. The plant is a herbaceous giant perennial (not a true tree) growing 2-3m tall, with a pseudostem built from leaf bases. Elongated leaves (1-2m) with irregular stripes of purple, pink, cream and green - each leaf unique. Fruits (when they mature) are relatively small compared to commercial banana varieties, with yellow-purple peel and creamy sweet flesh. **Important note:** Common commercial variegated banana varieties include 'Ae Ae' (Musa × paradisiaca, from Hawaii) and 'Florida Variegata' - precise identification of the specific cultivar requires professional DNA testing. Rare variety in private collections, valued primarily as an ornamental.
החל מ-800 ₪
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Banana Nunu Variegated Purple (Musa 'Variegated Purple') — Rare banana variety with variegated foliage in purple-pink-green tones, caused by a natural chimera mutation in the meristem. The plant is a herbaceous giant perennial (not a true tree) growing 2-3m tall, with a pseudostem built from leaf bases. Elongated leaves (1-2m) with irregular stripes of purple, pink, cream and green - each leaf unique. Fruits (when they mature) are relatively small compared to commercial banana varieties, with yellow-purple peel and creamy sweet flesh. **Important note:** Common commercial variegated banana varieties include 'Ae Ae' (Musa × paradisiaca, from Hawaii) and 'Florida Variegata' - precise identification of the specific cultivar requires professional DNA testing. Rare variety in private collections, valued primarily as an ornamental.
During the first two years water regularly — 2–3 times a week in summer, and in winter according to rainfall and soil moisture, letting the top layer dry between waterings. Established trees need less frequent irrigation. Good drainage matters most: standing water at the roots is more harmful than under-watering.
Protect young plants from frost with fleece, mulch, or by growing them in a container that can be moved to a sheltered spot. Mature trees are more resilient; in colder areas plant in a wind-sheltered corner.
Time to fruiting depends on plant size and propagation method: grafted plants fruit earlier than seedlings. Buying a larger, developed plant shortens the wait considerably. Regular watering, seasonal fertilizing, and correct placement have the greatest influence on first flowering.
You can buy Banana Nunu Variegated Purple plants directly at Fill the Land nursery, 27 HaSe'ora St, Tzrufa, with nationwide shipping. Details and ordering: https://malo-et-haaretz.com/en/plant/musa-variegated-purple.