If you are thinking of variegated Musaceae banana species that many people are familiar with, one of them would definitely be Musa Florida Variegated. It is a white and green variegated plant that famous Thai celebrities, Yaya-Urasaya, snapped photos of on her Instagram. However, there is another popular Musaceae banana species, Musa Siam Ruby, some of which are priced up to 10 million baht! Therefore, today we will bring our readers to familiarize this “Musa Siam Ruby” together.

What does Musa Siam Ruby Variegated look like?

        Musa Siam Ruby originated in Sumatra, Indonesia. Typically, this banana plant has a reddish-yellow throughout the trunk, leaves, stalks, and fruit, as their name suggests. On the other hand, a banana plant that is popularly traded at 10 million baht: Musa Siam Ruby, is caused by a genetic disorder that makes white, pink, green, and pale yellow variegated on the leaves and stems.

          Musa Siam Ruby ​​is a simple and large leaf with a rounded tip. There are six different patterns of this banana plant such as the gecko, wagyu, galaxy, raindrop, paint, and storm pattern. Besides, some of these plants have different patterns more than two.

Are Musa Siam Ruby difficult to grow?

       Musa Siam Ruby care is as simple as any other banana plant. Just use a plant material that drains well and water regularly. However, be careful not to let the soil be too wet. Then, apply fertilizers and pesticides periodically. When more than two shoots have sprouted, you should grow them separately to prevent nutrient competition. Plants that have sprouted in the early stages should not be placed in direct sunlight because this will cause leaf burn; however, if it is strong, then it can be planted outdoors.

         Musa Siam Ruby is still popular among banana plant lovers and variegated plant lovers. The exorbitant price depends on each preference and satisfaction, so if you are thinking about growing Musaceae bananas, you should study the market for a while before making a purchase order. Be sure that we will not be tricked, and we truly like the Musaceae bananas; thus, we will not regret it later.

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