- The Musa ensete Maurelli, Ethiopian black banana plant is among the easiest exotic Indoor. This spectacular evergreen foliage plant is actually a herbaceous perennial but it's often referred to as a banana tree. With its lovely eye-catching green and bronze paddle shaped leaves this vigorous house plant will add a tropical, jungle feel to any room that it is positioned within.
- This fast growing Indoor can grow to between 3 and 5 metres in height, with it growing 100cm each year. As they love humidity and warmth they are ideal plants for bathrooms or kitchens. In warmer areas of the country it can be grown outdoors in pots on a patio but will need to be moved indoors during the Winter as it is not Winter hardy.
Please note: the decorative pot shown in the images is for illustration purposes only and is not included with the plant.
Plant genus Ensete
Common Name Abyssinian Banana
Plant type Tropical Houseplant
Foliage type Evergreen, Perennial
Hardiness Tropical
Soil acidity Neutral
Flower colour Cream
Leaf colour Green, Red, Bronze
Growth Rate Fast
Edible Use No
Light Required Full Sun
Watering Water when the top few centimetres of compost begin to dry, then water thoroughly and allow excess water to drain away. Do not leave the plant sitting in standing water, as consistently wet roots can lead to rot. Growth slows in winter, so reduce watering frequency during cooler, darker months.
Best Growing Conditions Grow in bright, indirect light, ideally at around 18-26°C, away from cold draughts and sudden temperature changes. Use a good-quality, well-drained houseplant compost and make sure excess water can drain freely from the pot. Most houseplants perform best with moderate humidity and should be kept away from strong radiator heat.
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Musa ensete Maurelii Banana Plant
Ethiopian Black Banana
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- The Musa ensete Maurelli, Ethiopian black banana plant is among the easiest exotic Indoor. This spectacular evergreen foliage plant is actually a herbaceous perennial but it's often referred to as a banana tree. With its lovely eye-catching green and bronze paddle shaped leaves this vigorous house plant will add a tropical, jungle feel to any room that it is positioned within.
- This fast growing Indoor can grow to between 3 and 5 metres in height, with it growing 100cm each year. As they love humidity and warmth they are ideal plants for bathrooms or kitchens. In warmer areas of the country it can be grown outdoors in pots on a patio but will need to be moved indoors during the Winter as it is not Winter hardy.
Please note: the decorative pot shown in the images is for illustration purposes only and is not included with the plant.
Plant genus Ensete
Common Name Abyssinian Banana
Plant type Tropical Houseplant
Foliage type Evergreen, Perennial
Hardiness Tropical
Soil acidity Neutral
Flower colour Cream
Leaf colour Green, Red, Bronze
Growth Rate Fast
Edible Use No
Light Required Full Sun
Watering Water when the top few centimetres of compost begin to dry, then water thoroughly and allow excess water to drain away. Do not leave the plant sitting in standing water, as consistently wet roots can lead to rot. Growth slows in winter, so reduce watering frequency during cooler, darker months.
Best Growing Conditions Grow in bright, indirect light, ideally at around 18-26°C, away from cold draughts and sudden temperature changes. Use a good-quality, well-drained houseplant compost and make sure excess water can drain freely from the pot. Most houseplants perform best with moderate humidity and should be kept away from strong radiator heat.
Christmas Tree Delivery
FREE on all Pot Grown Trees (2.5ft & over)
*Mainland UK only
*Northern Ireland delivery unavailable
Standard Delivery (2-4 working days) - Evri
£4.99 on orders under £40
FREE on orders over £40
*Mainland UK only
Next Working Day Delivery - Evri
£6.99 on orders under £70
FREE on orders over £70
Order by 1pm Mon-Fri
Premium Standard Delivery (2-4 working days) - Royal Mail
For customers who prefer an alternative carrier, Royal Mail is offered as a premium alternative to our standard Evri service.
£7.99 on all orders
Premium Next Working Day Delivery - Royal Mail
£8.99 on all orders
*Mainland UK only
Northern Ireland & Islands Delivery (2-5 working days)
£6.99 on all orders
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