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

Product Information

Choose a pot. You want to give your plant room to grow, but choosing a pot that’s too big may cause issues. Select a pot that is about double the width of your plant’s corm. Make sure the container has drainage holes.

Red bananas are eaten in the same way as yellow bananas, by peeling the fruit before eating. They are frequently eaten raw, whole or chopped, and added to desserts and fruit salads, but can also be baked, fried, and toasted. Red bananas are also commonly sold dried in stores. Organic fertilizers are a great choice for red banana trees because they release their nutrients slowly over time, providing long-term nourishment without burning or damaging roots. For young trees that have just been planted, a balanced slow-release organic fertilizer at planting time and then again every few months during the growing season. In autumn, cut off all the foliage, leaving just the main stem. Then wrap the stem in fleece or hessian and straw, to protect it from harsh weather – see our guide to overwintering tender plantsand our guide to wrapping bananas Its trunk is referred to as a stipe, which indicates that it resembles a stalk. The leaves that are produced along the stipe are long and broad. With varying shades ranging fromgreen to purple to red, the foliage is the focal point of the plant.If you’re serious about keeping banana trees in winter, you’ll need to bring them indoors. Red banana plants are a popular choice for containers because they tend to be smaller. If you have a red banana that’s a manageable size, bring it inside before autumn temperatures start to drop and place it in as bright a window as you can find, and water it regularly. Even with good treatment, the plant will probably decline. It should survive until spring though. Overwintering a Banana Tree Outside

Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy; allow the top inch to dry out slightly before watering again. One option is to dig up your banana plant and store it in a cool, dark location where it will be sheltered from the elements. A garage or basement cellar would be nice. The advantage of this method is that you plant a large plant the next year.

Sunlight and Temperature Requirements

Musaand Ensete are the two main types of banana grown in the UK . You may find several species and cultivars of these on sale, which may differ in size or leaf colour.

If you’re in a colder spot, you might want to cover what’s left of the plant above ground with mulch, leaf clippings, newspaper, or a combination of the three. This will help keep the plant insulated over the winter. The advantage of this method is that you can leave the plant in place.

Banana trees are stunning additions to the garden. They can grow as much as 10 feet (3 m.) in a single season, and their imposing size and large leaves give a tropical, exotic look to your home. If you don’t actually live in the tropics, you’re going to have to find something to do with your tree once winter comes. Keep reading to learn more about how to keep a banana tree over winter. Banana Plants in Winter