Abyssinian banana
Ensete ventricosum
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Cutting,Division,Air Layering Propagation,Tissue Culture,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
10 - 11
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
full sun
Fruits:
green,yellow,orange Fruits Ready In
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
High
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Abyssinian banana plants prefer consistently moist soil that is well-draining. As a general guideline, frequently water the plant twice a week. During the hot summer months, you may need to water the plant up to 3 times a week.
sunlight
This plant species needs good, bright indirect sunlight for at least 6-8 hours a day to thrive. Additionally, during the winter months, this plant requires longer hours of indirect sunlight.
pruning
Pruning your Abyssinian banana should be done twice a year, once in early spring and once again in early fall. The amount of pruning needed depends on the size of your plant and the size of your container. In general, it is best to trim off about a third of the foliage each time you prune and remove older leaves. This will encourage attractive, lush foliage and will also help to control the size of the plant.
