Plant Type:
Tree-like herb
Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’ is a large and fast growing herbaceous perennial.
Cold Hardiness:
Tender
This stunning ornamental red banana is tender and will need protection from cold.
Eventual Height:
2m
Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’ is a fast growing plant, quickly doubling in size each season when grown in optimal conditions.
Light requirements:
Full Sun / Partial Shade
To achieve the best leaf colouration grow Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’ in full sun. However, these striking tropical plants will tolerate partial shade well.
Water Requirements:
Frequent in summer
Water your Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’ plants frequently in the warmer summer months. Frequent watering will encourage the largest and healthiest banana leaves to grow.
Caring for this plant:
Spring/Summer care: In summer water the plant frequently, this will ensure the leaves stay healthy. Fertilise Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’ once a week during spring and summer with a liquid feed to promote healthy growth.
Autumn/Winter care: In winter we recommend containerising Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’plants and moving them to a frost free environment. Keep dry and remove and old leaves as they die back.
