Musa Vampire
Dark red ornamental banana variety
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
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.