Ensete ventricosum Ethiopian banana (Musaceae) Evergreen perennial

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Ensete ventricosum
Ethiopian banana
Evergreen perennial
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The Ensete ventricosum plant species is found in N. Africa - Ethiopia. It is a member of the Musaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Ethiopian banana. Some home gardeners know the variety as Musa ensete. M. ventricosum.

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Latin Name:  Ensete ventricosum
Common Name:  Ethiopian banana
Family:  Musaceae
Author:  (Welw.)Cheesem.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  6   Mature Width:  3

Habitat:  Open mountain forests[166].

Propagation Notes: Sow the large seed in individual pots in a heated greenhouse at any time of the year. Pre-soak the seed for 24 hours in warm water beforehand[200]. Germination should take place within 3 months. Grow on the plants for at least a couple of winters in the greenhouse before attempting to grow them outdoors. Division of suckers in spring. Try to get as much of the sucker's roots out as possible without disturbing the main plant too much. Pot the suckers up and grow them on in light shade in the greenhouse until they are established.

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