Ensete Maurelii Red Banana Plant – Red Abyssinian Banana Tree – Tropical Ornamental Plant – Large Foliage Plant – Live Banana Plant

Make a bold tropical statement with the Ensete Maurelii (Red Abyssinian Banana)—a stunning ornamental banana plant prized for its deep red stems and dramatic oversized leaves. Perfect for patios, gardens, or large containers, this plant instantly transforms any space into a lush, exotic retreat.

🌟 Why You’ll Love It:

• ✔️ Striking red foliage with dramatic tropical presence
• ✔️ Large, fast-growing statement plant
• ✔️ Ideal for containers, patios, and landscape design
• ✔️ Perfect for creating a luxury tropical look
• ✔️ Rare and eye-catching ornamental variety

📦 What You’ll Receive

• 1 live Ensete Maurelii plant
• Grown in a 2.5” pot
• Healthy, well-rooted starter plant
• Ready to transplant or display

🌞 Growth & Size

• Fast-growing under warm conditions
• Can reach 6–10+ feet in a single season
• Mature height: 10–15+ feet
• Leaves can grow very large (up to several feet long)

🌿 Care Instructions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Water: Heavy feeder—keep soil consistently moist
• Soil: Rich, well-draining soil
• Placement: Best in wind-sheltered areas
• Great for large pots or in-ground planting

❄️ Cold Climate Care (Important)

• Not frost hardy—damage can occur below ~30°F
• In cooler climates, grow in containers and bring indoors for winter
• Can be overwintered dormant or kept growing with warmth and light

💡 Best suited for Zones 8–11 outdoors or as a seasonal/container plant in colder regions