Exotic Tropical Plant for the Patio or Container!
Ornamental Banana
Grows so fast you can almost see it!
Grows 10 feet per season! New leaves are edged in red or white.
There is something very rewarding in the rapid, carefree growth of this handsome Ornamental Banana. Just set it outdoors in bright sun in early summer, and by fall it will have shot up as much as 10 feet with lush-long leaves that add a tropical note to the patio, poolside, or entryway.
Just plant these seed and before long leaves will begin to unfurl from the thick trunk. The new foliage is long, waxy, and bright green, often edged in red or white when young. As the plant matures it bears non-edible fruit, and when the weather cools, simply move it indoors and store in a frost-free area. What could be easier? Packet is 5 seeds.
| Genus | Ensete |
| Species | ventricosum |
| Habit | Upright |
| Plant Height | 10 ft |
| Plant Width | 5 ft |
| Item Form | Seeds |
| Additional Characteristics | Flower |
| Foliage Color | Medium Green, Red, White |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Containers, Ornamental, Outdoor |
