Red Abyssinian Banana Starter Plant

Ships: 1 1.5- 2 inch pot with soil. We are sorry to say that we will not be able to ship these plants to Arizona, Hawaii or Puerto Rico due to restrictions placed on incoming shipments by their Departments of Agriculture.

Huge ornamental plant in the south. Great indoor plant in the north. Mature Height: 18 Feet Tall in warm climates Zone 9: Reaches 8 Feet Tall- Said to be quite cold hardy in the Southern USA. Mulch heavy 2-3 inches. Indoor ONLY: Ornamental thur Zone 3 Soil Conditions: Organic matter 50/50 with sand or rich soil. Create araised area of soil for planting outdoors to ensure good drainage. You can not over water this plant, but good drainage is required. Light Exposure: Full Sun- Part Shade Color: Glossy green leaf surface and Red underneath with red leaf axils. The leaf looks like they have been hand painted. The Banana plant will not produce any edible fruit. The Ensete Maurelii brings the tropical look to any garden setting. Makes a great focal point in the ground or in any large container.