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Ensete ventricosum (Ethiopian banana)
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2 hours care
per year
per year
4m
Max height
Max height
4m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Ensete ventricosum
Other names
Ethiopian banana, Abyssinian banana, Musa ensete
Genus
Ensete Ensete
Species
E. ventricosum - E. ventricosum is a tender perennial with erect, long and narrow leaves and occassional white flowers surrounded by deep red bracts.
Ensete ventricosum is: Evergreen
Habit
Upright
Flower
Dark-red, White in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
No pruning required. Remove spent foliage if desired.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Ensete ventricosum (Ethiopian banana) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Containers, Greenhouse, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Plant outdoors in a frost-free area in rich, moist but well-drained soil, in sun or part shade. Protect from wind and cold in winter. Or grow under glass in loam-based compost in full or filtered, ventilated, sunlight.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Ensete ventricosum
Other names
Ethiopian banana, Abyssinian banana, Musa ensete
Genus
Ensete Ensete
Species
E. ventricosum - E. ventricosum is a tender perennial with erect, long and narrow leaves and occassional white flowers surrounded by deep red bracts.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Upright
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Colour
Flower
Dark-red, White in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
No pruning required. Remove spent foliage if desired.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Ensete ventricosum (Ethiopian banana) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Containers, Greenhouse, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Plant outdoors in a frost-free area in rich, moist but well-drained soil, in sun or part shade. Protect from wind and cold in winter. Or grow under glass in loam-based compost in full or filtered, ventilated, sunlight.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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| Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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