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Gabe15 · 09-21-2009, 04:53 AM

They are the exact same species (Ensete ventricosum), just different color forms. If the plant has lots of red on it, it is likely a 'Maurelii'. There are many varieties of this species, but only a couple are available in the market. What you are showing photos of looks like a 'Maurelii' form.

09-21-2009, 04:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
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