Pruning: Banana plants that don’t fruit rarely require pruning. Low humidity is often a contributing factor to leaf damage so moisture retentive pellets in the drip tray would be helpful, along with a regular misting. Humidity: The leaves might look tough but are actually very delicate and will rip easily if certain conditions are poor. Do not fertilise when the plant isn’t growing or if you don’t want to support any new growth, for example if it’s already overgrown and further height is undesired. Feed well every 1 or 2 weeks using either a general liquid house plants fertilizer. Even very hardy, cold tolerant banana plants like consistent temperatures ranging between 18 and 25 degrees Celsius.įertilizer: This plant has large leaves which form very rapidly during the growing season, so much so a brand new leaf every 10 days isn’t uncommon, therefore feeding on a frequent basis is a must to fuel that level of growth. Temperature: Bananas thrive in warm, humid conditions, but protect plants against temperature extremes as much as possible. Slightly acidic soil (5.5 to 6.5 pH) is preferred. Soil: The soil should be well-drained, deep, and organically amended. The soil should be moist but not soggy at all times, if possible. Avoid over-watering which can cause root rot. Provide about half a cup of water weekly and check frequently to make certain the soil stays evenly moist. Keeping plants close together helps retain moisture in the leaves. They do best when in groups rather than as single specimens. Water: Since banana trees are tropical and originate in rain forests, they need a lot of water and plenty of moisture in the air. Banana trees can also adapt to lower light levels but will grow slower. Some variegated varieties can scorch easily and will do better in partial shade. Light: Most types of bananas plants prefer bright, indirect sun.
The most common banana plant for indoors is the Musa Dwarf Cavendish, a compact plant that can still reach heights of 2 meters. Most of the indoor varieties do not produce fruit or if they do, the fruit is not edible. Varieties: There are over 60 different cultivars of the Banana Plant, most of them not fit for indoor gardening.
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