Banana ‘Zebrina Rojo’ (Musa acuminata)

Banana ‘Zebrina Rojo’ – Musa acuminata

Bring bold tropical color to your garden with Banana ‘Zebrina Rojo’, a spectacular ornamental banana known for its beautifully patterned foliage.

Its large, paddle-shaped green leaves are splashed and streaked with rich burgundy-red markings, giving each leaf its own distinctive appearance. The reddish tones can become especially vivid under bright growing conditions, creating an incredible tropical focal point.

Unlike bananas grown primarily for fruit production, Zebrina Rojo is treasured mainly as an ornamental foliage plant. Its dramatic leaves, upright growth and naturally tropical appearance make it an excellent choice for patios, pool areas, tropical landscapes and large decorative containers.

Zebrina Rojo is also a vigorous grower when provided with warmth, moisture and fertile soil. As the plant matures, it can produce pups around the base, gradually developing into an attractive tropical clump.

Plant Features

• Striking green foliage splashed with burgundy-red markings
• Also commonly known as Blood Banana or Zebra Banana
• Fast-growing tropical foliage plant
• Excellent landscape specimen or container plant
• Produces a dramatic tropical appearance
• Can develop pups and form an attractive clump
• Ideal for patios, pool areas and tropical gardens

Botanical Name: Musa acuminata ‘Zebrina’ / ‘Rojo’
Common Names: Zebrina Rojo Banana, Blood Banana, Red Banana, Zebra Banana
Family: Musaceae
Growth Habit: Upright, clumping tropical perennial
Approximate Mature Height: 5–8+ ft under favorable growing conditions