{"product_id":"ensete-ventricosum-maurelii-red-banana","title":"Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' (Red Banana) - spectacular burgundy foliage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnsete ventricosum 'Maurelii'\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong\u003eRed Banana\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most impressive ornamental banana plants, grown for its huge leaves in spectacular shades of burgundy, red-purple, and green-bronze. Its lush tropical appearance instantly transforms any garden, terrace, or yard into an exotic setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith very rapid growth during the warm season, this plant can become the centerpiece of any landscape design. Although it resembles a fruit-bearing banana plant, \u003cstrong\u003eEnsete 'Maurelii'\u003c\/strong\u003e is cultivated almost exclusively for its ornamental value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eBotanical characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEnsete ventricosum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Maurelii'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Banana, Ornamental Red Banana Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Musaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant type: tropical plant decorative for its leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery large leaves in shades of burgundy, red-purple, and green-bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery fast growth during the growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForms a robust, decorative pseudostem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-5 m under optimal conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-3 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌞 \u003cstrong\u003eGrowing conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers full sun or a very bright position. The more light it receives, the more intense the leaf coloration becomes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertile, rich in organic matter, deep, and very well-drained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e abundant during the growth period; prefers a consistently slightly moist substrate without excess water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e responds very well to regular fertilization during the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e optimal growth range: \u003cstrong\u003e20-30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. Does not tolerate frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eSecret Garden recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 For vigorous growth and the development of impressive leaves, we recommend \u003cstrong\u003eSecret Garden Professional Substrate for Citrus, Palms, and Mediterranean Plants – SG MIX\u003c\/strong\u003e, formulated for vigorous plants grown in pots or gardens, offering an excellent balance between drainage, aeration, and moisture retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e➡️ \u003cstrong\u003eSee all Secret Garden substrates:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/collections\/substraturi-si-pamant-pentru-plante\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/collections\/substraturi-si-pamant-pentru-plante\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it special:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehuge leaves in spectacular shades of burgundy and red-purple;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eone of the most impressive plants with a tropical appearance;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003every fast growth in the warm season;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eideal as a solitary plant or focal point in the garden;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexcellent for terraces, yards, and exotic gardens;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstantly creates a lush decor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📌 \u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e In Romania’s climate, \u003cstrong\u003eEnsete ventricosum 'Maurelii'\u003c\/strong\u003e does not survive winter outdoors. The plant must be protected from frost and overwintered in a bright, cool space or, for specimens planted in the garden, the rhizome can be dug up and kept dry until spring. Leaves may show small tears or aesthetic imperfections caused by handling, wind, or transport. These are normal for plants with large leaves and do not affect the plant’s health or development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight including pot approx. 50-55 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorative pot not included in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floraria Secret Garden (SG)","offers":[{"title":"14 cm pot","offer_id":57039816687942,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/Ensete_ventricosum_Maurelii_Red_Banana.jpg?v=1785359490","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-fr\/products\/ensete-ventricosum-maurelii-red-banana","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}