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Grow Guide: Ensete ventricosum ‘Hiniba’

Overview Ensete ventricosum ‘Hiniba’ is a rare and striking cultivar of the Abyssinian banana. It is distinguished by its deep blue-green, waxy leaves and rapid growth,...

How to grow Ensete ventricosum maurelii

No exotic garden would be complete nowadays if it didn't contain an Ensete Maurelii. The massive paddle leaves of glossy luminous green and purple...

What temperature should I store my ensete banana at?

Ensete bananas should be stored at 10c. Any higher and they will start to grow. They cannot withstand sub zero temperatures, even when dormant. How...

How do you Look After Ensete Bananas Over Winter in the UK?

Ensete bananas, particularly Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii', also known as the Abyssinian banana, are prized for their striking, tropical appearance. With their large, deep red...

How to grow Ensete Ventricosum ‘Maurelii’

No exotic garden would be complete nowadays if it didn’t contain an Ensete Maurelii. The massive paddle leaves of glossy luminous green and purple...

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