Red Abyssinian Banana Tree
Red Abyssinian Banana Tree
Red Abyssinian Banana Tree
Red Abyssinian Banana Tree
Red Abyssinian Banana Tree
Red Abyssinian Banana Tree
Red Abyssinian Banana Tree
Red Abyssinian Banana Tree
Red Abyssinian Banana Tree
Red Abyssinian Banana Tree

Red Abyssinian Banana Tree

Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii'
  • Bold tropical centerpiece with massive burgundy-green leaves
  • Jumbo 3-gallon plant arrives 30″–48″ tall for instant impact
  • Cold-tolerant to Zone 9, perfect for patios and landscapes
$54.99
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The Red Abyssinian Banana (Ensete maurelii) is a show-stopping tropical plant prized for its enormous burgundy-green leaves and bold architectural form. Unlike fruiting banana trees, this variety is grown for its ornamental appeal, making it the perfect choice for landscapes, patios, or as a container focal point. Each 3-gallon Red Abyssinian Banana arrives between 30″ and 48″ tall, ready to transform your garden with instant tropical flair. Hardy in USDA Zones 9–11, this ensete banana thrives in partial to full sun, adapts well to warm climates, and grows rapidly when given consistent water and humidity. If you’re searching for a red banana plant for sale, this dramatic specimen offers exotic beauty, resilience, and size you won’t find in smaller nursery stock.

Why Choose Our Red Abyssinian Banana?

Striking Foliage: Giant burgundy and green leaves create a tropical statement

Impressive Size: Ships in a 3-gallon container, 30″–48″ tall on arrival

Rapid Growth: Adds bold height and volume quickly in the right conditions

Easy to Grow: Thrives in partial to full sun with consistent watering

Pet Friendly: Safe for homes with cats and dogs

Red Abyssinian Banana Plant Care

With proper sunlight, water, and seasonal maintenance, your Red Abyssinian Banana will deliver vibrant color and lush tropical impact for years.

Sunlight: Best in full sun to partial shade; at least 6 hours daily

Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, water deeply several times weekly in hot weather

Soil: Rich, well-draining soil with organic matter

Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced, potassium-rich fertilizer every 4–6 weeks

Hardiness: Best in USDA Zones 9–11, protect from frost

Light: Place in the brightest indoor location possible or supplement with grow lights

Watering: Keep soil lightly moist, reduce frequency in winter dormancy

Humidity: Prefers high humidity—mist foliage or use a humidifier indoors

Temperature: Maintain above 55°F and avoid exposure to drafts

Pruning: Remove older or damaged leaves at the base to promote new growth

Repotting: Upgrade to a larger container every 2–3 years for continued growth

Pests: Rarely affected, but check for mealybugs or spider mites on leaves

Maintenance Tip: Mulch around outdoor plants to retain moisture and insulate roots

Expert Grower’s Tips for Red Abyssinian Banana

Advice from our growing experts

Water Deeply

Water Deeply

Bananas are heavy drinkers—water thoroughly so moisture reaches the root zone rather than just wetting the surface.

Boost Fertility

Boost Fertility

Apply a potassium-rich fertilizer regularly to encourage lush foliage and sturdy growth. Our slow-release fertilizer is an excellent choice.

Humidity Help

Humidity Help

If growing indoors, mist daily or use a continuous misting bottle to replicate tropical humidity.

These tips are based on 30+ years of professional growing experience at our Florida nursery.

Red Abyssinian Banana FAQ

In ideal outdoor conditions, Red Abyssinian Bananas can reach 8 to 12 feet tall with leaves up to 5 feet long. In containers, expect a more manageable size of 4 to 6 feet. Growth depends on water, sunlight, and soil fertility.

No, this variety is grown strictly for ornamental use. Unlike Musa bananas, the Ensete Maurelii does not produce edible fruit. Its dramatic foliage and bold size are its true appeal.

The Red Abyssinian Banana is hardy in USDA Zones 9–11. In cooler regions, it must be overwintered indoors or treated as an annual. Mulching and protection can extend its outdoor season.

Yes, Ensete Maurelii is considered non-toxic to pets. Unlike some tropicals, it poses no risk to cats and dogs. Still, avoid letting pets chew leaves, which can stress the plant.

This banana grows very quickly in warm, humid environments with ample water and nutrients. Expect several feet of new growth in a single season. Indoors, growth is slower but still impressive.

Yes, the Red Abyssinian Banana adapts well to container gardening. Just be sure to use a large pot with rich soil and increase size as the plant matures. Containers make overwintering much easier.

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WOW!!! This is a real milkweed plant, healthy as all get up! Well packaged! Love that it's a Plant Box!!! Delivery person can see clearly that they should handle safely and deliver it asap!!! My caterpillars will have lots of food so they can grow to be beautiful Monarchs 😍

Ingi
New Bern, NC
★★★★★

Tropical Plant came through with the shipping. I ordered this plant the night of July 24th it was shipped 25, 2025 and delivered July 27th...OUTSTANDING! The Thai Constellation I ordered arrived in awesome condition. Very healthy and lush. Suffice it to say I will be ordering from this shop again. Top notch across the board.

William
Galveston, TX
★★★★★

This shop has the most fantastic, healthy, gorgeous plants. I am a repeat customer and have never been disappointed. In fact the plants have always exceeded my expectation and plants are often much larger than expected. Packaging is some of the most professional I've seen, with not one leaf damaged. I'll be back for more.

Kelly
Phoenix, AZ
★★★★★

Beautiful healthy plant and great size too! This is my first purchase and I couldn’t be happier. Now I need the tree version. Thank you for such a great plant.

Paula
Chicago, IL
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Okay so if you are looking for a happy healthy plant. This is who to get it from. It has already started blooming again. I've already had two neighbors ask where I got it from and referred them to you. Cannot recommend this seller enough

Philip
Crofton, MD
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Gorgeous plant, arrived perfect and healthy. I keep coming back as this nursery delivers perfection every time. Very quick shipping and expertly packed. The best!!

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