Musa Santa Morelli
 

I am in need of some advice. I purchased today a Musa Santa Morelli Pictured below i know nothing of the variety except that it will only grow 1-2 metres in height and needs some winter protection. It is almost like a ensete maurellii. The mid rib of the leaves has a curve to the left or right as well. I would be greatful of any information of this variety. Thanks in advance

Re: Musa Santa Morelli
 

why shouldnt it be a normal ensete maurelli?
I cant see the differences?

Re: Musa Santa Morelli
 

I do0nt know that is what i thought it was until i saw the label below are some photos of the leaves to see if there is a difference there.





Sorry about homer making an appearance in the second photo lol

Re: Musa Santa Morelli
 

okay i have found out that musa santa morelli is a name that nurseriers have made up to sell more bananas. It is a ensete maurelii. Thank you to everyone who posted:nanadrink:

Re: Musa Santa Morelli
 

Mark,

There appears to be a lot of that practice around in the UK. whether its genuine ignorance or a deliberate attempt to con the public i dont know but the practice is certainly on the increase.

Re: Musa Santa Morelli
 

changing names to confuse the ancient lol should be met with the stiffest of rebukes from the authorities as far as I'm concerned its bad enough for people to try to learn to garden in an age when not that many do any more sucks!

But on a better note its a beautiful specimen

Re: Musa Santa Morelli
 

yup, another ebay.co.uk stitch up.
A bit like Musa Tandarra Red which is also Ensete Maurellii. a number of large nurseries in the UK are selling under that name. very tempting to get UK trading standards dept. on to them. If in doubt check reference info before purchase. or just post on here, we'll sort you out.

Re: Musa Santa Morelli
 

Cheers i wanted a ensete maurelii anyways but it a pain when you cant take what they say as truth. Going to stick to reliable sorces from now on.