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ENSETE ventricosum 'Maurelii'
Commonly known as Ethiopian black banana
Large reddish-green leaves. Tender
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EvergreenHuge, paddle-shaped leaves to 6m (20ft) long
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Height6m (20ft)
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Spread4m (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 greenhouseTolerant 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)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
ENSETE ventricosum 'Maurelii'
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Additional FeaturesArchitectural interestExotic plantsGood to knowWhere 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-bladePests & DiseasesRed spider mites, aphids, especially under glassPlace of originEthiopia to Angola
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Garden Location/ConditionsGreenhouse / 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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HardinessTender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilOutdoors. Humus-rich
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50