PLANTS OF ABYSSINIAN BANANA - ENSETE VENTRICOSUM ’MAURELII’
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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| 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 |
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Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !