Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' ~ Monrovia® Red Banana evergreen 200710 179 Encinitas - San

200710 179 Encinitas - San Diego Botanic Gdn

5’ - 11’

mounding habit and hairy stems sporting sharply toothed green foliage

This Mimosa variety thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun to partial shade

resembling the wings of a butterfly

Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' ~ Monrovia® Red Banana evergreen 200710 179 Encinitas - SanMonrovia Red Banana is a huge banana like tropical plant with a prominent red midrib on the huge paddle shaped foliage that emerges with maroon tints. Grows best in full sun and rich, consistently moist well drained soils. Treat as an annual if outside. Type: Perennial, Annual Height: 8' 10' Spread: 6' 8' Spacing: 7' USDA Hardiness Zone: 10 11 Culture: Full Sun Bloom Color: White Season of Interest: Multi Seasonal MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High maintenance.