Ensete Maurelii (Red Banana) ceramic Leaves and seeds are used

Leaves and seeds are used medicinally for treatment of diarrhea and rheumatism

Grows to 4-6ft tall and 6-8ft wide

a week or more before Santa Rosa

Slightly fragrant yellow flower clusters in spring

This plant is often included into Aloe cryptopoda but this bi-colored form has long been grown under the name Aloe wickensii with Aloe cryptopoda being a more uniformly all yellow or all red form

Ensete Maurelii (Red Banana) ceramic Leaves and seeds are usedFull sun to part shade. Provide plenty of water throughout the growing season. 15 20' x 10 15'. Dark red leafstalks and leaves tinged with red on upper surface, especially along edges. This Banana is strictly ornamental meaning use it for its looks not for the fruit, great for creating a quick tropical look.