More about the plant below:
Decorative banana (Ensente)
category : potted
position : sun, partial shade
height : up to 4 m
wintering : room, 10-15 ° C
frost resistance : to 0 ° C
reaction soil : neutral, slightly acidic
preferences soil : fertile, rich in organic matter, permeable
watering : a lot
color leaves/needles : green, red, purple
color of flowers : pink, yellow
shape : upright
period flowering : April-September; ends the life of the plant
seed : indoor all year
reproduction:sowing, division
persistence leaves : evergreen
application : balconies, terraces, rooms
pace of growth : fast
Decorative banana - silhouetteDecorative banana standBanana irrigationDecorative banana - fertilizingDecorative banana cuttingWintering of a decorative bananaAdviceDecorative banana - silhouette
On the balcony or terrace, the ensente ventricosum decorative banana with large oblong leaves delights with its exotic charm. Reaching a height of 1.5-4 m, the plant produces large clusters of yellowish flowers after 6-8 years.After them, small fruits form and the banana dies. The plant can be propagated from suckers that appear at the shoot.
Stand for a decorative banana
A tropical plant needs a sunny or semi-shaded place. As large leaves tear easily, they should be sheltered from the wind.Banana grows best in wholesome soil for potted plants.
Banana irrigation
Decorative banana likes moisture. The plant should be watered abundantly with decalcified water, especially in spring. The root ball should be kept slightly moist.
Decorative banana - fertilization
From April to August, we feed ornamental bananas two or three times a month with good quality fertilizer for plants in containers.
Cutting a decorative banana
We only remove wilting leaves.
Wintering a decorative banana
Before the first frosts, transfer the tropical beauty to a bright, warm room with air heated to a temperature of 10-18 ° C. Throughout the wintering period, make sure that the substrate in the container is always slightly moist.If the air in the winter quarters is too warm or very dry, the risk of spider mites appearance increases. Therefore, until spring, we should regularly sprinkle the shoot and leaves of the plant with water.
Tip
The variety of ornamental banana 'maurellia' has sumptuous, exceptionally decorative, red-green leaves.
