Musa Vampire
Musa acuminata hybrid

Musa Vampire

Dark red ornamental banana variety

Picture illustrating Musa acuminata hybrid plant

Habit

Perennial herb

 Height

2–3 m

Growth

Fast

Soil

Rich loam

Shade

Full sun

Moisture

High

Edible

No

Medicinal

No

Origin

Hybrid

Climatic Condition

Tropical

Temperature (°)

20–35

Humidity (%)

60–90

Potting media

Soil+Compost

Fertilizers

High potassium fertilizer

Watering

Heavy

Plant Weight 

25–35 kg

Flowering Time

Seasonal

Soil Ph level

5.5–7.0

Water Ph level

6.0–7.5

Soil EC

Medium

Yield Per Plant 

Ornamental

NPK ratio 

12:6:18

life Span

8–10 yrs

Health Benefits

Visual appeal    

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% soil, 30% compost, 20% sand

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Every 15 days

Fertilize every 3 weeksCommon Diseases and Remedies

Panama disease (Fusarium wilt), root and rhizome rot, leaf spot, anthracnose, bacterial soft rot, aphids, thrips and spider mites

yellowing and wilting of older leaves, leaf splitting and tearing, brown discoloration inside pseudostem, soft or foul-smelling rhizomes, brown or black leaf spots, stunted growth, sticky honeydew and fine webbing

ensure well-drained soil and avoid waterlogging, remove and destroy infected plants, improve soil health with compost and bio-fungicides, maintain proper spacing and airflow, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap for pest control

In-Organic Remedies

fungicides with carbendazim or propiconazole for Fusarium and anthracnose, fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root and rhizome rot, copper-based bactericides for soft rot, systemic insecticides and miticides such as imidacloprid or abamectin for pest management.

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