Ensete vetricosum
Fantastic foliage for a tropical look
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Ensete vetricosum
- Giant rich red and green leaves up to 1m long!
- Vigorous tropical foliage plant grows to height of 2.5-4m
- Perfect feature plant in a border
- Suitable for growing in large pots
- Long lived evergreen plant
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Ensete ventricosum can be grown in a very large 60 cm container, requiring plenty of water and heat up to 30°C.
How big does it get?
Ensete ventricosum typically reaches a mature height of 300 cm and a spread of 200 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Ensete vetricosum requires full sun or partial shade to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Ensete vetricosum prefers moist but well-drained soil, adapting well to various soil types and typical British weather.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Ensete vetricosum regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, providing about 2.5 cm of water weekly during the growing season, and slightly more when temperatures surpass 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Ensete vetricosum generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Ensete ventricosum has an RHS rating of H2, meaning it is tender and tolerates temperatures from 1°C to 5°C; it must be grown in a frost-free environment over winter in the UK.
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