Size: 30″ to 48″ including 10″ of planter; 3 Gallon Nursery Planter
Light: Partial to Full Sunlight
Pet Friendly: YesEnsete Maurelii Banana Plant
Ensete ventricosum
The Ensete Maurelii, commonly known as the Red Abyssinian Banana or Red Banana Plant, stands out as a striking ornamental banana cultivar that adds a tropical flair to gardens and landscapes. Scientifically classified as Ensete maurelii, this distinctive banana plant is renowned for its large, broad, burgundy-colored leaves, creating a dramatic focal point in outdoor spaces. While not a true banana tree (Musa), the Ensete Maurelii shares the same allure and can thrive as an eye-catching centerpiece, offering both ornamental beauty and a touch of the exotic.
Red Banana Plant Care
Scientific Name
Ensete ventricosum
Light
The Ensete Maurelii Banana plant prefers partial to full sun exposure.
Water
For watering, this plant needs lots of water! However, water when the top two inches of soil dry (this may be more often than you think). This plant also loves humidity, so make sure to mist regularly.
Hardiness Zones
The ensete maurelli banana plant is rated for Zones 9 to 11. Find your zone here!
Pet Friendliness
The red banana plant is pet friendly!
Ensete Banana Plant FAQ
How to Grow Red Banana Ensete Maurelii?
Growing the Red Banana Ensete Maurelii involves providing it with the right conditions to showcase its vibrant foliage. Plant this tropical ornamental in well-draining soil enriched with organic matter. The Red Banana thrives in full sun to partial shade, requiring at least six hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth. Regular watering is essential to maintain evenly moist soil, especially during the growing season. Additionally, providing a layer of mulch around the base helps conserve moisture and insulate the roots. This tropical beauty is not frost-tolerant, so in colder climates, consider growing it in containers that can be moved indoors during winter or treating it as an annual.
Are Banana Plants Toxic to Cats?
Banana plants, including the Red Abyssinian Banana (Ensete Maurelii), are not known to be toxic to cats. However, it’s essential to note that the fruits of true banana plants (Musa) are safe for feline consumption in moderation. While the Ensete Maurelii is primarily grown for its ornamental appeal, the absence of known toxic components in its foliage makes it a generally safe choice for households with curious cats. Nonetheless, it’s advisable to monitor your pets and consult with a veterinarian if you have concerns about specific plants and their potential effects on animals.
Do Banana Plants Need Full Sun?
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No false advertising. We use 1 Gallon (6 Inch), 3 Gallon (10 Inch), and 7 Gallon (14 Inch) pots or for hanging baskets we offer 10Inch or 12Inch diameter baskets. Want a plant to liven your home? A green friend to add to your garden, porch, or landscape? Check out our tropical plants!
We care. When you order from Tropical Plants of Florida, your order is not carelessly thrown in a box. First your plant is hand picked from our field by our experts. Then, it is prepped for shipping where we carefully wrap the base to ensure minimum soil spillage while your plant travels to you. After this a recycled paper sleeve is placed around your plant. If your plant is traveling to a colder climate, it gets extra special attention with a recycled blue jean plant-blanket for the ride.
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My go to source for red absynnian bananas. Always large and healthy.
Like always, the banana trees came in awesome, full, not a leaf out of place, packaged so well!!!! 2nd year I ordered from this shop and still no disappointment!
MUCH bigger plant than expected, meticulously packaged and very very healthy. Would definitely buy again, but hopefully I don’t kill this one. ??
LOVE these plants! They grow HUGE! We keep it in a large pot in the corner of our courtyard so it gets some sun and is protected from wind. nnTropical Plants of Florida packages these so thoughtfully they are perfect when they arrive. Fed Ex crunched the box and I was afraid it would be damaged but it’s PERFECT!!!nnThis photo is from a previous year… look how huge it is!! 🙂
Great plant, some leaves dried at the edges but overall healthy