Common Name | Red banana |
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Family | Musaceae |
Genus | Ensete |
species | ventricosum |
Plant Type | Annual |
US Patent # | -- |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | -- |
Flower Color | Green |
Foliage Color | Green, Purple, Red |
Dormancy | -- |
Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 10, 11 |
How Different? | It has a better leaf and vein color than Ensete 'Maurellii'. |
Landscape Value | Tropical look, accent, container. |
Most Active Growing Season | Summer |
Persistence | Evergreen |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 120" / 80" / 110" |
Soil (Garden) | Average container soil. |
Water (Garden) | Average |
Special Uses | Deep South |
Comments | Should be grown as a tropical with high heat and humidity |
Ensete ‘Tandarra Red’
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
Can you say, “Bold?” This is one dramatic foliage plant with huge, waxy fronds of reddish-purple tones superimposed over deep green… similar to Ensete 'Maurellii', but with more contrasting leaf and vein color. Use this bold banana for an exotic, tropical look.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 10-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 120″ / 80″ / 110″
Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
Bloom Time(s): —
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
EC | — |
pH | — |
Fertility Needs | — |
Notes | — |
Finish Time to 4″ | 4 – 6 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | — |
Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |
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