Abyssinian banana or False banana is a tropical plant of ornamental use due to its spectacular leaves.
Indoor as well as outdoor plant in warm and humid climates.
It can reach 3-4 metres in height with very large, deep green leaves with purplish-red margins, veins, undersides and trunk.
It does not produce fruit. In its native countries the edible root is often used for food and fibre production.
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Plantation |
Climate Zone | Sub-tropical, Tropical, Warm areas |
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Foliage | Evergreen |
Foliage color | Green, Red |
Hardiness | Hardy, No drought resistant |
Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Coastal garden, Singular, Urban garden, Wild garden |
Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
Soil - Type | Humus, Rich |
Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
Watering | Regular |