Ensete ventricosum 'Montbeliardii'

Grow outdoors in a frost-free area in humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Under glass grow in loam-based compost with shade from hot sun. Water freely and apply a balanced liquid feed every two weeks in the growing season. See banana cultivation for further information

No pruning required

Propagate by sowing seed at 21°C in spring; germination may be erratic

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, aphids and mealybugs

Generally disease-free