| Common Name | Red banana |
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| Family | Musaceae |
| Genus | Ensete |
| species | ventricosum |
| Plant Type | Annual |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | -- |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Foliage Color | Green, Purple, Red |
| Dormancy | -- |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 10, 11 |
| How Different? | It has a better leaf and vein color than Ensete 'Maurellii'. |
| Landscape Value | Tropical look, accent, container. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Summer |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 120" / 80" / 110" |
| Soil (Garden) | Average container soil. |
| Water (Garden) | Average |
| Special Uses | Deep South |
| Comments | Should be grown as a tropical with high heat and humidity |
Ensete ‘Tandarra Red’
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*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
Can you say, “Bold?” This is one dramatic foliage plant with huge, waxy fronds of reddish-purple tones superimposed over deep green… similar to Ensete 'Maurellii', but with more contrasting leaf and vein color. Use this bold banana for an exotic, tropical look.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 10-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 120″ / 80″ / 110″
Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
Bloom Time(s): —
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
| EC | — |
| pH | — |
| Fertility Needs | — |
| Notes | — |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 4 – 6 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | — |
| Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |
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