Banana plants feel very comfortable in bright rooms. They thrive in the vicinity of the window. Practical tips for care and propagation make this plant a long-term companion in your own home.
watering and fertilizing
Water the banana tree regularly to keep the root ball from drying out. Also make sure the humidity is high. 50 percent is recommended. Bananas do not tolerate waterlogging. A drainage in the flower pot and a hole in the ground prevent this. Regular fertilizing ensures lush growth.
repot
After the hibernation is the best time for a pot change. At the end of February to mid-March, plant the banana in a new pot. However, this must not be too big, because it gives the Musa support.
After a few years, banana plants die. In return, they produce small offshoots at the bottom of the trunk. The children can already be removed from the mother plant when repotting
to be separated. They thrive in small flower pots.
To cut
In the wild, banana plants quickly grow up to 5 meters high. This also applies to indoor bananas. Since these are perennials, they cannot be cut back. Nevertheless, the leaves of the Musa can be cut down before the start of winter dormancy. The perennial will sprout again the following spring.
Tip:
Inform yourself in advance of the purchase about the possible growth height. Newer dwarf breeds (Musa acuminata) are ideal for smaller rooms. These are usually only 1.50 meters high.
- Dwarf plantain (Dwarf cavendish)
- Pink dwarf banana
Diseases
The house banana should be checked regularly for pests. These can often be recognized at first glance by changes in the leaves.
hibernate
If banana plants are allowed to hibernate in the warmth during the cool season, depending on the variety, they will delight with flowers. Some species produce small, edible bananas.
tips and tricks
Banana trees feel at home in a sunny and wind-protected spot in the home garden. You can leave your protégé in the flower pot or plant it out.
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