{"product_id":"banana-plant-ever-red-10","title":"Banana Plant Ever Red 10”","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"591\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eMusa acuminata\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Ever Red’ (Ever Red Banana)\u003cbr data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"48\"\u003eNative to Southeast Asia, where bananas grow in warm, humid, high-light environments with consistent moisture and heat\u003cbr data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"169\"\u003eThis is a collector-style ornamental banana grown for its deep red to burgundy foliage, not fruit. The color intensity and large tropical leaf size make it a statement plant indoors or in bright patios\u003cbr data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eLeaves are broad, elongated, and paddle-shaped with rich red to maroon tones that deepen in higher light. New growth emerges tightly rolled and unfurls into large, dramatic foliage with a soft, slightly matte texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"615\"\u003eLight requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"618\"\u003ePrefers south and west windows\u003cbr data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"651\"\u003ePlace directly at the window or within 1–2 ft. Can sit 3–5 ft back only if the window is unobstructed and very bright\u003cbr data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"771\"\u003eUnder grow lights use 5000K–6500K\u003cbr data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"807\"\u003eDistance from canopy:\u003cbr data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"831\"\u003e8–12 inches for strong color and active growth\u003cbr data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"880\"\u003e10–14 inches for steady growth\u003cbr data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"913\"\u003eFoot-candles: 2,500–5,000+ for best color and structure. Below 2,000 fc the red fades, growth slows, and leaves stretch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; environment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eKeep soil consistently lightly moist, not fully dry. This plant does not tolerate drying out like typical houseplants\u003cbr data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eAlways check deeper in the root zone. The center of the root ball should feel slightly damp before watering again\u003cbr data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003eThrives in higher humidity (50–70%+) with strong airflow and warm temperatures above 65°F. Cold stress will stall growth quickly and damage foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1913\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eWhat your plant is telling you\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eNeeds water: leaves lose firmness, edges begin to curl inward, newer leaves may stop unfurling fully\u003cbr data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003eToo wet: base of the plant softens, lower leaves yellow rapidly, soil stays heavy and stagnant with no dry-down cycle\u003cbr data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eLight issues: fading from red to dull green, elongated stretched growth, smaller leaves indicate not enough light. Scorching or crispy patches mean too close to intense direct light without acclimation\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rooted Plant Shop ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42747674394722,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/1269\/8722\/files\/B558E89F-F220-4324-89F9-CAA47B6576A8.jpg?v=1776869248","url":"https:\/\/therootedplantshop.com\/products\/banana-plant-ever-red-10","provider":"The Rooted Plant Shop ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}