Musa acuminata, 'Red Cuban' Banana Fruit - Live Plant

Common Names: Red Cuban Banana, Red Banana, Cuban Red, Roja Banana
Origin: Southeast Asia (widely cultivated in the Caribbean and Central America)

The Red Cuban Banana (Musa acuminata 'Red Cuban') is a striking and flavorful banana variety known for its vibrant red to maroon skin and sweet, creamy flesh. This tropical plant is as ornamental as it is productive, making it a popular choice for both fruit production and decorative landscaping. The Red Cuban Banana is a must-have for gardeners who appreciate unique and exotic plants that provide both beauty and delicious, nutritious fruit.

Distinctive Features and Uses

Leaves: The Red Cuban Banana has large, paddle-shaped leaves that are deep green with a slight reddish tint, adding a lush, tropical feel to any garden. These broad leaves are perfect for creating shade and privacy in a landscape.

Fruits: The most distinctive feature of the Red Cuban Banana is its vibrant red to maroon-colored skin. The fruits are typically smaller and thicker-skinned than common yellow bananas, with a rich, sweet flavor and creamy texture. The fruit is excellent for fresh eating, baking, smoothies, and desserts.

Uses: Beyond its delicious fruit, the Red Cuban Banana is often grown as an ornamental plant due to its striking appearance. It can be used as a focal point in tropical gardens, grown in large containers on patios, or even used to create a lush, tropical atmosphere in landscape designs.

Quick Care Guide

This plant ships in plantable coconut coir pots or recyclable nursery pots! Just pop them in the ground or reuse and recycle. Look in the photos for a pot size guide.