Abyssinian banana Ensete ventricosum

ABOUT
E. ventricosum is a tender perennial with erect, narrowly oblong leaves to 3m in length, the midrib red beneath, and white flowers hidden amongst deep red bracts, but rarely produced in cultivation
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Musaceae
Synonyms
Abyssinian banana Ethiopian banana
Common names
Musa ensete
Characteristics
Foliage type
Evergreen
Height
2.5-4 metres
Spread
2.5-4 metres
Hardiness zones
H2
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, cutting no lower than the base of each leaf blade
Soil
Sand, SoilLoam
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Wall-side Borders City & Courtyard Gardens Patio & Container Plants Architectural
Propogation
Propagate by seed. Germination is erratic
Pests
Prone to glasshouse red spider mite and aphids under glass
Diseases
Generally disease free
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