Species Abyssinian banana
green leaves with green-yellow veins and red-yellow midribs

Abyssinian banana

Ensete ventricosum

The Abyssinian Banana is a remarkable tropical plant that illustrates nature's infinite beauty. It flourishes in sunny, humid environments, and it is drought tolerant. Its bright red and green leaves and beautiful yellow flowers provide a stunning contrast to a garden's verdant vegetation. Not only is this plant eye-catching, it has many practical uses. The stems are edible and can be cooked, while the leaves can be used in weaving and as shade against the sun. Plus, it has remarkable durability. This species of banana will survive moderate frosts and can tolerate poor and dry soils. With its stunning visual appeal and practical uses, the Abyssinian Banana is an amazing addition to any outdoor space.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

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.

Season

Fall
Winter
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Harvest Fruit

Starts Flowering

Starts Flowering

Harvest Fruit

Hardiness Map

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