Different origins: red banana, also called Nanyang red banana, is a new variety introduced from Malaysia by the Guangxi Science and Technology Department in 2001; ordinary banana is native to southeastern Asia and is cultivated in Hainan, Guangdong, Guangxi and other places , the distribution range is wider than that of red banana. The appearance is different: the peel of red bananas is purple when unripe and red when ripe. The peel of ordinary bananas is green or cyan when unripe, and yellow when ripe.

1. Different origins: Red banana is also called Nanyang red banana. It was a new variety introduced from Malaysia by the Guangxi Science and Technology Department in 2001. It has strong cold resistance, vigorous growth and fruit. It has the characteristics of large size, pink color, high sugar content and strong aroma. Common bananas are native to southeastern Asia and are cultivated in Taiwan, Hainan, Guangdong, Guangxi and other places. Their distribution range is wider than that of red bananas.

2. The length of storage time is different: red bananas have thicker peels and are not easily bruised, so they need to be stored for a longer time. Compared with ordinary bananas, red bananas are more durable in storage. Ordinary bananas can generally be stored for 4 to 5 days at room temperature. If it is already ripe, it is best to eat it on the same day or the next day; if it is not fully ripe, it can be stored for more than ten days.

3. Different appearance: The peel of red banana is purple when unripe and red when ripe. The peel of ordinary bananas is green or cyan when unripe, and turns yellow when ripe.

4. Different growth cycles: The growth cycle of red bananas is too long, taking two years to bear fruit, and the yield is also relatively low. Therefore, the market price of red bananas is higher than that of ordinary bananas. The first harvest of ordinary bananas takes 9 to 11 months, while ratoon bananas can be harvested every 6 months, and the growth cycle is shorter than that of red bananas.