Ensete Maurellii is a huge banana cousin. This odd group of plants grow very similar to bananas with large leaves and big trunks. Ensetes rarely sucker, they put all of there energy into producing a large plant. This is a dramatic display plants that can reach 10 to 20 feet tall with trunks 2 to 3 feet thick at the base. The flowers are giant star patterned flowers that are over 1 foot across.

This plant is a great center piece in any tropical display. It grows fast huge and has great color.

Plants are well rooted in 4 inch pots.

FACTS

Foliage: Red and green

Flower: Large star shaped

Height: 15+ feet tall

Situation: Full sun

Zone: 7b and up

Species/Hybridizer: Species