About
Maurelii' is a tender, evergreen perennial with huge, upright leaves 3m or more in length. Flowers are rarely produced in cultivation. These have dark red stalks, and are tinged red on the upper surface, especially round the edges.
About the genus
Ensete are robust evergreen perennials forming a short stem, with large paddle-shaped leaves and pendent terminal clusters of cup-shaped flowers, followed by dry banana-like fruits
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse
HabitTufted
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Architectural, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical
Care notes
CultivationGrow outdoors in frost-free area in humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Grow under glass in temperate greenhouse in peat-free, loam-based compost with shade from hot sun. Keep well ventilated
PruningRemove dead leaves, cutting no lower than the base of each leaf blade
PropagationPropagate by seed. Germination is erratic
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and aphids
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free