Example growing in relatively dense shade in Huntington Gardens, Pasadena California, where it's cold hardniness will never be tested.
by palmbob May 4, 2004 10:53 PM
Musa Sikkimensis Grown From Seed In U.K.
by Soonarmy May 15, 2004 10:27 PM
It grows well in frosty areas, as long as the frost is not intense.
by pete2255 Sep 12, 2005 10:57 PM
Taken with Sony DSC V1 9th Sept 05 Lincoln UK seed grown July 04
by wallaby1 Nov 18, 2005 11:07 PM
Taken with Sony DSC V1 Sept 05 seed same batch germinating mid July & late Sept 04
by wallaby1 Nov 16, 2005 10:16 PM
Taken with Sony DSC V1 6th Sept 05 reverse of red leaved plant seed grown germ. July 04 in UK
by wallaby1 Nov 20, 2005 10:39 PM
A green top with red flush reverse taken 6th Sept 05 from same seed batch as others germ. July 04
by wallaby1 Nov 18, 2005 11:08 PM
Musa sikkimensis - year 1 Ohio
by joegee Jan 23, 2006 9:59 PM
Musa sikkimensis grown from seed. It`s growing one new per week out here in the California desert in a covered patio where it get protection from mid-day sun. It seems very happy.
by cmsganoe May 26, 2007 4:25 AM
Photo taken September 2007. Just love the color and shape of these banana leaves, Darjeeling is in center of this photo.
by Sep 5, 2007 4:53 PM
Viewing the underside of the leaf
by Sep 5, 2007 4:53 PM
Back of leaf. This was planted just a couple of weeks ago, so hardiness has not been tested. Sofia, Bulgaria, 2300 feet AMSL, Zone 6b.
by purplesun Apr 27, 2010 12:03 PM