You Garden Ensete Maurelii Red Abysinnian Banana Plant 30-40cm Tall

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Ensete, also known as enset, is an important food crop in Ethiopia, and an ornamental plant enjoyed in landscapes around the world. Though the bananas they produce are not edible, Ensete plants do produce food in the form of a starchy corm (underground storage organ) and a starchy stem base. Enset farmers in Ethiopia dig up the corms and lower stems of mature trees and process them into bread or porridge.

At this point, it’s time to remove all but the chosen pseudostem. Use a pair of sharp gardening shears to remove the unwanted shoots by cutting right at the soil surface.

Banana plants come from the musa genus, family Musaceae. The genus includes bananas and plantains. Yes—banana isn’t just a strange name given to the plant because of a shape or color. These are the plants that actually grow bananas! Unfortunately, these plants can be susceptible to pests and diseases that can cause damage or even kill the tree if left untreated. Knowing how to identify and prevent common issues is key to keeping your red banana tree healthy and happy.

But as they grow larger and become more established, they turn into plants that can be severed from the mother plant and replanted somewhere else. (Or you could just leave them for a lovely full look.)Soil: humus-rich soil (or loam-based potting compost - John Innes no. 3 for container-grown specimens) Fertilizing your red banana tree is an important part of its care. Fertilizer helps to provide the nutrients needed for healthy growth and development, as well as aiding in flowering and fruiting. The type of fertilizer you use will depend on the age and size of your tree, so it’s important to read the label carefully before applying any product.