Hardy Tropicals UK

Posted: **Sun Jul 17, 2011 10:38 pm**

I've liked this Ensete since Lucien wrote about it back in 2007, but the only supply seems to have been from David Constantine in 2007 through Koba, Koba. David Constantine also introduced Ensete Montbeliadii, however to my knowledge Ensete Hiniba has never been available commercially since then.

BUT today I bought two

Nice healthy plants raring to go

Posted: **Sun Jul 17, 2011 10:43 pm**

Well done dave.

and i must say how shiny are those leafs.

Posted: **Sun Jul 17, 2011 11:29 pm**

what distinguishes them from other nanas for you dave?

Posted: **Sun Jul 17, 2011 11:45 pm**

Mr List wrote:what distinguishes them from other nanas for you dave?

They are Ensete, not nanas, different plants.

What distinguishes Hiniba from other Ensete is it is like a green version of Montbeliardii, unlike Maurelii and standard ventricosum.

The other major difference is these seem to be the only ones in western cultivation, so not a plant to stick in the garden and say "Oh it died in the winter" If we all did that, it's gone.

Posted: **Sun Jul 17, 2011 11:53 pm**

they look lovely!

Posted: **Mon Jul 18, 2011 12:16 am**

Tom2006 wrote:they look lovely!

Yes they are... the longer the wait, the greater the jubilation

Dave Brown wrote:
The other major difference is these seem to be the only ones in western cultivation.

Sorry, correction, should have said this batch, rather than just the two I have. The seller is a member, and may have a couple left to sell, but I'll leave it to them to confirm.

Posted: **Mon Jul 18, 2011 12:29 am**

Really pleased for you Dave, it's obvious how excited you are to finally have this plant in your collection.

I look forward to seeing it grow, if anyone is going to get great results from such an uncommon Ensete it's you.

Keep us updated.

Posted: **Mon Jul 18, 2011 12:42 am**

Agreed, looking forward to them growing. I'm considering asking Dave if he can overwinter all my precious plants this winter?

Posted: **Mon Jul 18, 2011 9:58 am**

Does it require same conditions as other Ensetes? I mean not too hot. Cuz I have found Ensete Uganda which apparently grows better in hot and humid climates

Posted: **Wed Jul 20, 2011 6:30 pm**

Snap!

Cheers for these Steve. They arrived in perfect condition.

Posted: **Wed Jul 20, 2011 7:42 pm**

Beautiful

So glad they got there,so far you're the first person other than Dave to have received them to my knowledge.Yours were posted about 5mins before the post office shut last night,so not a bad turn around at all

Posted: **Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:16 pm**

Welcome to the club Kris

Mine are on the move with a new roller

Posted: **Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:27 pm**

I did not see these advertised....

Posted: **Wed Jul 20, 2011 9:17 pm**

Cheers Dave it's a good club to be in! I'll take good care of them. coddy

i just enquired about them and got a result.

Posted: **Wed Jul 20, 2011 9:27 pm**

Contact Steven. He has a few more i believe.

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