Ensete ventricosum 'Maureli' | Red Abyssinian Banana

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DESCRIPTION
Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' is a tropical plant native to East Africa, particularly Ethiopia. This cultivar is known for its ornamental appeal, featuring large, paddle-shaped leaves that exhibit a rich blend of deep burgundy and green hues. The vibrant foliage adds a dramatic touch to gardens and landscapes, creating a lush, tropical ambiance.

While Ensete ventricosum can produce flowers, 'Maurelii' rarely blooms outside its native habitat. In regions with suitable climates, mature plants may develop large, pendulous inflorescences composed of creamy white to yellow flowers enclosed by reddish-brown bracts. However, in most ornamental settings, the plant is primarily grown for its foliage rather than its blooms.

DESCRIPTION
Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' is a tropical plant native to East Africa, particularly Ethiopia. This cultivar is known for its ornamental appeal, featuring large, paddle-shaped leaves that exhibit a rich blend of deep burgundy and green hues. The vibrant foliage adds a dramatic touch to gardens and landscapes, creating a lush, tropical ambiance.

While Ensete ventricosum can produce flowers, 'Maurelii' rarely blooms outside its native habitat. In regions with suitable climates, mature plants may develop large, pendulous inflorescences composed of creamy white to yellow flowers enclosed by reddish-brown bracts. However, in most ornamental settings, the plant is primarily grown for its foliage rather than its blooms.

 

  • Family: Musaceae
    Height: Up to 20 feet
    Width: Up to 10 feet
    Foliage color: Large, glossy leaves with deep burgundy-red and green hues
    Flower color: Rarely flowers in cultivation; when it does, it produces creamy white to yellowish flowers
    Bloom time: Infrequent
    Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Low to moderate; requires protection from strong winds to prevent leaf damage
    Growing zone: USDA zones 9 to 11
    Wildlife attractors: Not specifically known to attract wildlife

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