aglaonema large banana leaf Banana Ensete 'Maurelli' Plants

aglaonema large banana leaf Banana Ensete 'Maurelli' PlantsBanana Ensete Maurelli is a tropical plant known for its large paddle shaped foliage and sheathing trunk like structure. Native to East Africa, this plant is also known as Ethiopian Banana and Red Abyssian. Its bright olive green, deep brown, and red purple ornamental foliage adds an exotic feel to any indoor or outdoor space. Red Banana Abyssian is fast growing, so plant it in an area with a good amount of growing space. Although this plant will grow

Banana Ensete ‘Maurelli’ is a tropical plant known for its large paddle-shaped foliage and sheathing trunk-like structure. Native to East Africa, this plant is also known as Ethiopian Banana and Red Abyssian. It’s bright olive-green, deep-brown, and red-purple ornamental foliage adds an exotic feel to any indoor or outdoor space. Red Banana Abyssian is fast-growing, so plant it in an area with a good amount of growing space.

Although this plant will grow banana-like fruit, it’s dry and not recommended for eating. Mature Banana Ensete ‘Maurelli’ will flower with white blooms, but younger plants don’t flower for 3 to 5 years. It’s also important to note that when planted in a container, Ethiopian Banana doesn’t flower either.

• Native to the tropical and subtropical forests of Africa
• Grows in upright habit
• Best planted or placed in full-sun
• High humidity and heat tolerant