10" Banana Ensete Red

Add a bold tropical statement with Ensete ‘Red Banana’, a stunning ornamental banana prized for its oversized green leaves with rich burgundy-red highlights and dramatic upright form. Perfect for patios, containers, and tropical-inspired gardens, this fast-growing foliage plant brings instant height, colour, and exotic beauty to any space. Provide warmth, sunshine, and consistent moisture for lush summer growth.

Features: Tropical foliage • Burgundy-red leaf accents • Bold statement plant • Large architectural leaves • Fast growing • Exotic tropical look • Upright growth habit • Container friendly • Patio favourite • Dramatic garden focal point

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Plant details

Scientific Name

Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’

AKA

Red Abyssinian Banana / Red Banana

Light

Partial Sun

Water

Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’ (Red Banana) prefers consistently moist, well-draining soil, especially during warm weather and active growth. Water regularly to support its large tropical leaves, but avoid letting the plant sit in standing water. Reduce watering during cooler months or when growth slows.

Care Level

Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’ (Red Banana) is a fast-growing tropical plant that thrives with regular watering, full sun, warm temperatures, and occasional feeding. Easy to grow in summer conditions but requires protection from cold temperatures and extra care if overwintering.

Optimal Temperature

20–30°C

Frost Tolerant

Mature Height

6–10 ft (in containers; larger in tropical climates)

Mature Spread

4–6 ft

Deer Resistant

Edible

Pet Friendly

Yes

Toxic

Current Growth Stage

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