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The Ensete Banana: Africa’s Lifeline

Welcome to Local Gardener where today we explore the untold story of one of the world’s most essential crops. In this episode, we’re delving...

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 or green...

Take in Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’

Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’, commonly known as the red Abyssinian banana, is a stunning focal point in tropical-style gardens, thanks to its bold, red-tinged leaves and...

What temperature should I store my ensete banana at?

Ensete bananas should be stored at 5C-10c. Any higher and they will start to grow. They cannot withstand sub zero temperatures, even when dormant. How...

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...

When to bring ensete bananas out of dormancy?

There is no right time to bring ensete bananas out of dormancy. The ideal time would be at the end of April as this...

How to Protect Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’ in a UK Winter?

Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’, commonly known as the red Abyssinian banana, is a stunning focal point in tropical-style gardens, thanks to its bold, red-tinged leaves and...

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