Banana Plant - Ensete Maurelii
$75.00
Banana Ensete Maurelii is a herbaceous perennial and belongs to the flowering plant family Musaceae (banana plant).
Ensete maurelii is a fast-growing banana plant, with an upright growth habit often reaching up to 12’ – 20’ feet tall. The leaves of the ensete are usually large, paddle-like, reaching up to 10’ – 20’ feet long and 2′ – 4’ feet wide.
The foliage or leaf blade are quite dramatic, with a combination of deep red and intense green colors.
Plants and pots sold separately.
- Light
- Water
- Pet Friendly?
- General Care Tips
Bright indirect light to full sun.
Water about once a week, when the top 1-2" of soil feels dry. The soil should not dry out entirely between watering.
No - Can cause mouth irritation and digestive reaction.
Its trunk is referred to as a stipe, which indicates that it resembles a stalk. The leaves that are produced along the stipe are long and broad. With varying shades ranging from green to purple to red, the foliage is the focal point of the plant.
Light
Bright indirect light to full sun.
Water
Water about once a week, when the top 1-2" of soil feels dry. The soil should not dry out entirely between watering.
Pet Friendly?
No - Can cause mouth irritation and digestive reaction.
General Care Tips
Its trunk is referred to as a stipe, which indicates that it resembles a stalk. The leaves that are produced along the stipe are long and broad. With varying shades ranging from green to purple to red, the foliage is the focal point of the plant.