Ensete maurelii | Red Abyssinian Banana Live Plant | Ethiopian Banana | Tropical Foliage Plant | Red Banana Tree | 4.5 Inch Pot

Create a tropical paradise with Ensete maurelii, also known as the Red Abyssinian Banana or Ethiopian Banana. This stunning ornamental plant is prized for its large olive-green leaves accented by dramatic burgundy-red midribs and stems.

Fast-growing and bold, this tropical beauty makes an eye-catching focal point in garden beds, containers, patios, and poolside plantings. Its lush foliage creates a striking tropical look all season long.

🌟 Key Features

🍃 Large red and green tropical foliage

📏 Fast-growing, reaching 8–10+ feet

🌴 Dramatic tropical accent plant

🪴 Perfect for containers or landscapes

🦌 Deer resistant

☀️ Full sun to partial shade

🌿 Low maintenance

❄️ Hardy in Zones 9–11

🌿 Plant Details

Botanical Name: Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii'

Common Name: Red Abyssinian Banana

Plant Type: Tropical Perennial

Foliage Color: Red & Green

Height: 8–10+ Feet

Spread: 6–10 Feet

Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones: 9–11

🌱 Care Instructions

Plant in rich, well-draining soil

Keep soil consistently moist

Fertilize regularly during the growing season

Protect from frost

Overwinter indoors in colder climates

📦 Shipping Information

Ships as a healthy live plant in a 4.5 Inch Pot.

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