{"product_id":"nasiona-bananowca-abisynskiego-uganda-ensete-ventricosum-uganda","title":"Abyssinian Banana ‘Uganda’ Seeds - Ensete ventricosum ‘Uganda’","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eAbyssinian banana ‘Uganda’ - Ensete ventricosum ‘Uganda’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eEnsete ventricosum ‘Uganda’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a form of the Abyssinian banana from the banana family (Musaceae), whose name indicates its origin in Uganda - one of the countries within the species’ natural range in East Africa. It is a giant perennial with a pseudostem made up of leaf bases, reaching \u003cstrong\u003e6–12 m\u003c\/strong\u003e in height in nature. It is distinguished from typical \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eEnsete ventricosum\u003c\/strong\u003e mainly by the intense crimson-red coloration on the underside of the leaf’s main vein, which contrasts strongly with the light green blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth and development characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe plant forms a single massive pseudostem, widened at the base, which can reach nearly \u003cstrong\u003e1 m\u003c\/strong\u003e in diameter in mature specimens. The spirally arranged leaves reach \u003cstrong\u003e5–6 m\u003c\/strong\u003e in length and \u003cstrong\u003e1–1.5 m\u003c\/strong\u003e in width in nature. During the growing season, \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eEnsete ventricosum ‘Uganda’\u003c\/strong\u003e grows very quickly, regularly producing new, increasingly larger leaves. When grown in containers in Europe, it usually reaches \u003cstrong\u003e2.5–4 m\u003c\/strong\u003e in height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering and fruiting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe species is monocarpic - it flowers once in its lifetime and then dies. A hanging inflorescence measuring \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 m\u003c\/strong\u003e in length emerges from the centre of the rosette, with creamy white flowers enclosed by dark red or pink bracts. The fruits resemble small bananas (approx. \u003cstrong\u003e9 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e), but are inedible and filled with hard, black seeds. In nature, flowering usually occurs after several to a dozen or so years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin and natural habitat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eEnsete ventricosum\u003c\/strong\u003e occurs from Ethiopia through Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania to Mozambique and northern South Africa. In Uganda, it grows at elevations of \u003cstrong\u003e1000–2400 m above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e - in moist valleys, gorges and along streams in lower-elevation mountain forests, as well as in valleys west of Lake Victoria. The flowers there are pollinated mainly by bats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIt grows best in full sun, in a position sheltered from strong winds that could tear its large leaves; young plants should initially be protected from the harshest sunlight. It requires fertile, humus-rich and well-drained soil with a pH of approx. \u003cstrong\u003e5.5–7.0\u003c\/strong\u003e. The optimum growth temperature is \u003cstrong\u003e20–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. During the growing season, water generously, keeping the soil consistently moist without waterlogging, and fertilize regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe plant cannot tolerate frost - its leaves are damaged at around \u003cstrong\u003e0°C\u003c\/strong\u003e (USDA zone \u003cstrong\u003e9\u003c\/strong\u003e). In Poland, it is grown in a large container: outdoors on a terrace or in the garden during summer, then moved indoors before the autumn chill to a bright, frost-free room with a temperature of at least \u003cstrong\u003e5°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, with watering significantly reduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eEnsete ventricosum ‘Uganda’\u003c\/strong\u003e is an impressive specimen plant for tropical-style gardens, terraces, conservatories and large winter gardens. The red leaf veins are particularly visible when backlit and from below, so the plant looks especially attractive positioned slightly above eye level or against a light-coloured wall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"5","offer_id":54314103603528,"sku":"2967","price":32.5,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":54314103636296,"sku":"2968","price":69.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":54314103669064,"sku":"2969","price":670.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/Nasion-Bananowca-Abisynskiego-_E2_80_98Uganda-Ensete-Ventricosum-_E2_80_98Uganda-1.webp?v=1792059951","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-bananowca-abisynskiego-uganda-ensete-ventricosum-uganda","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}