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ENSETE ventricosum 'Maurelii'
Commonly known as Ethiopian black banana
Large reddish-green leaves. Tender
£20.00 each
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Architectural interest
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Exotic plants
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Good to know
Where size permits best moved inside and kept dry through winter. Lift plunged plants before first frosts. Cut back long roots. Reduce top growth to the newest 2 or 3 leaves. Cut dead leaves no lower than the base of each leaf-blade -
Pests & Diseases
Red spider mites, aphids, especially under glass -
Place of origin
Ethiopia to Angola -
EvergreenHuge, paddle-shaped leaves to 6m (20ft) long
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winterUse loam-based compost (JI No.3) in full light with shade from hot sun
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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Height
6m (20ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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BananaFast-growing banana-like perennial. Leaves with thick midribs grow from the centre of the plant. Produces flowers concealed in arching cylinders of of bronze-red bracts in inflorescences 1-1.2m (3-4ft) long in summer
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilOutdoors. Humus-rich
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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