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Red Abyssinian Banana Seeds for Planting – Ensete ventricosum Maurelii Tropical Ornamental Seeds

Red Abyssinian Banana Seeds for Planting – Ensete ventricosum Maurelii Tropical Ornamental Seeds

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How to Sow and Plant

Soak seeds in warm water for 24 to 48 hours before planting

Sow seeds about 1/2 inch deep in a moist, well-draining seed mix

Maintain a warm temperature between 24–29°C for best germination

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged

Place the container in a warm, bright location

How to Grow

Grow in full sun to partial shade for healthy foliage color

Use rich, well-draining soil with good organic content

Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist

Feed monthly with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season

Protect the plant from frost in cooler climates

Tips

Start seeds indoors in cooler regions for better germination

Use large containers to allow strong root development

Maintain warmth and humidity during early growth stages

Gradually acclimate plants to outdoor sunlight

Move plants indoors or treat as annuals in cold zones

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Large

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Fast-growing

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Rarely flowers

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

out door

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Red Abyssinian Banana Seeds for Planting – Ensete ventricosum Maurelii Tropical Ornamental Seeds
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Non-GMO

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Tropical ornamenta


The Red Abyssinian Banana (Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’) is a striking tropical ornamental plant known for its large burgundy-green foliage

It creates a bold tropical look in gardens, patios, and landscape designs

This plant is valued for foliage rather than fruit production

It grows rapidly in warm and humid environments

Ideal as a focal plant in outdoor gardens or large containers

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring / Early Summer.

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Ornamental

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

8–12 ft

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate to high.

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA 9–11

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

4–6 ft.

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

1/2 inch (1.2 cm)

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Warm

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000172621