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Ensete ventricosum
Ensete ventricosum is a large banana tree cousin that can grow a massive
base sometimes several feet wide and large green banana leaves will
grow upright outward. One of the more ornamental aspects is the large
red mid-veins that run down the leaves on top and bottom. It makes for a
great center piece plant for tropical display or for a very large
container. After 2 to 3 years once the plant is mature it can produce a
very large dark red stark shape flower over 1 foot across. The plant is
worth growing for the dramatic effect alone but the flower is something
to behold. Plants in 4 1/2 inch pots.
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