Red Ensete Banana 3.5G

The Red Ensete Banana (Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii'), also known as the Red Abyssinian Banana or Ethiopian Banana, is a dramatic tropical ornamental plant prized for its massive, paddle-shaped foliage in rich shades of burgundy, deep brown, and red-purple. This 3.5-gallon container plant arrives in a 13-inch pot, ready to make an immediate statement in gardens, patios, and landscape designs.

This fast-growing evergreen perennial develops a thick, trunk-like structure and can reach 8–10 feet tall indoors or up to 12–20 feet when planted outdoors in the ground. Leaves can grow 6–10 feet in length, with color intensity deepening in full sun. Though it produces banana-like fruit, the fruit is dry and not edible — this variety is grown exclusively for its breathtaking foliage.

Hardy in USDA Zones 9–11, the Red Ensete Banana thrives in full sun with moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil. In cooler climates, it performs beautifully as a container specimen through the warm season, then can be moved indoors before the first frost. Regular watering and high-nitrogen fertilizer during the growing season support vigorous growth. Protect from strong winds to prevent leaf damage.