Exotic ornamental banana: Musa Ensete Maurelli, also called Red Ornamental Banana, is an impressive tropical plant with large red and green leaves for garden, terrace, balcony or conservatory.
Striking red and green foliage: The large leaves display a decorative mix of green, red and burgundy tones, instantly creating a tropical ambiance outdoors or indoors.
Large plant in a 21cm pot: 1 plant is delivered in a 21cm pot with a height of approximately 70-90cm ideal as a solitary plant, container plant or eye-catcher in summer flower bed plantings.
For sunny to partially shaded locations: The Red Ornamental Banana prefers a bright, warm and sheltered spot with nutrient-rich, well-drained soil.
Easy to care for with proper care: Water and fertilize regularly during the growing season. The soil should remain slightly moist, but waterlogging should be avoided.
Musa Ensete Maurelli is a particularly decorative ornamental banana plant with large, tropical-looking red and green leaves. Its striking leaf color and vigorous growth make it a real eye-catcher for patios, balconies, gardens, conservatories, or bright interiors. The plant instantly brings a tropical flair to any environment and is ideally suited as a solitary plant in a large container.
The Musa Ensete Maurelli is delivered in a 21cm pot and is approximately 70-90cm tall. Even at this size, the plant is very decorative and versatile. It looks particularly beautiful in modern planters, on patios, next to seating areas, by the pool, in entrance areas, or as a summer container plant.
The red ornamental banana is particularly striking due to its exceptional foliage. Depending on the light and stage of development, the large leaves display shades of green, red, and burgundy. This creates an exotic, high-quality, and vibrant look. Impressive plant arrangements can be created in combination with other tropical plants, grasses, palms, or ornamental foliage plants.
Musa Ensete Maurelli prefers a bright, warm, and sheltered location. In summer, the plant can be placed outdoors on a balcony, patio, or in the garden. A sheltered spot is recommended, as the large leaves can tear in strong winds. The soil should be nutrient-rich, loose, and well-draining. During the growing season, the plant requires regular watering and a good supply of nutrients.
Important: Musa Ensete Maurelli is not reliably winter-hardy in Central Europe and should be overwintered in a frost-free environment. It is therefore particularly well-suited as a container plant, which should be moved to a bright, cool, and sheltered location before the first frost. This plant is primarily kept as a decorative ornamental banana and is not suitable as a traditional fruit banana for edible fruit.
With its tropical growth, large red-green leaves and impressive appearance, Musa Ensete Maurelli is the ideal choice for anyone looking for an exotic, easy-care and eye-catching foliage plant for balcony, terrace, garden or conservatory.
Botanical name: Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’ / Musa Ensete Maurelli
Name: Red ornamental banana, ornamental banana, banana plant
Pot size: 21cm
Delivery height: approx. 70-90cm
Leaf color: red-green, burgundy green
Growth habit: upright, large-leaved, tropical
Location: sunny to partially shaded, warm and sheltered from wind
Soil: nutrient-rich, loose, permeable
Water requirements: medium to high during the growing season
Maintenance requirements: low to medium
Uses: Container plant, balcony plant, patio plant, garden plant in summer, conservatory, bright indoor area
Special feature: tropical appearance, large red-green leaves, decorative solitary plant
Note: not reliably winter-hardy, must be overwintered frost-free, not suitable for consumption
Care instructions:
Choose a bright, warm and sheltered location
Place in a sunny to partially shaded location
Protect from strong winds
Water regularly during the growing season
Keep the soil evenly and slightly moist
Avoid waterlogging
Use nutrient-rich, well-draining soil
Fertilize regularly during the growth phase
Protect from frost
Overwinter in a frost-free and as bright a location as possible
Ideal as a potted plant for balconies, terraces and gardens
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