Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’

Abyssinian banana
Solitary burgundy and green banana grows fast, lives 10 years till huge bloom marks its end. Regrows quickly from frost damage. Protect from wind.
Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii'
height 5–12ft
width 6–10ft
tolerates Fog, Heat, Moist Soil
water
needs		 Moderate – High
water
info		 Water this plant regularly, when the surface of the soil feels dry. Usually this will mean once or twice a week in dry weather. Use drippers, emitters, or a slow stream of water so that it doesn’t run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through to the deepest layers of soil. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot.
hardy
to		 26F
exposure Part Sun – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil, Tolerates Heavy Soil, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin Ethiopia
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 13, 15–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

Best growth with regular fertilizer.
Prune off lower leaves as they begin to decline.
Avoid windy areas, where aesthetic damage is done to the leaves.

Special Interest

Ensete flowers might as well be from another planet! Anytime they are in bloom they are real crowd pleasers.

Does not grow edible bananas.