Abyssinian Banana (Red Maurelii)
Common name
Abyssinian Banana (Red Maurelii)
Botanical name
Ensete (Musa) ventricosum
Variety
Maurelii
Zone
USDA Zone 10 (30°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).
Light
Part sun
Height
15-20' (4.5-6 m)
Habit
Arching
Feed
Once a month
Water
Daily
Bloom Time
Summer
Maintenance
Protect from winter winds
About
Tropical-looking foliage has red-tinged leaves with dark red leaf stalks. Plant where protected from wind to keep leaves from being shredded. Good as an accent plant in containers, indoors or out.
