With a little skill, the offshoots can be separated from the mother plant. These quickly thrive into magnificent banana trees. A few simple steps support this process effectively.

Separation from the mother plant

An ideal time to separate the offshoot, also called Kindel, is spring or summer. If the banana tree is repotted, the hobby gardener can separate offshoots. Tact is required, because the young roots of the Kindel are very delicate and small.

For sustainable growth, it is advisable to separate the offshoots from the large perennial when they are about half the size of this one. Now they, like the mother plant, get a pot that corresponds to their size.

Professional detachment:

  • sharp, clean knife
  • straight cut, close to the stem of the mother plant
  • Important: Do not damage the main shoot of the banana tree.

Perfect plant substrate for healthy growth

In general, banana plants are very susceptible to vermin and pests. Special care should be taken with tiny young plants. An air-permeable, pure plant substrate is of great importance. In this way, dangerous waterlogging is avoided.

Practical advice

Press the soil down lightly with your fingers after potting. This way no air pockets can form. Immediately water the offshoot well.

The next step is to place it in a bright and sunny location.

After just a few weeks, the Kindel becomes an independent mother plant. This forms new offshoots, which are isolated again from a certain point in time.

water from above

Offshoots thrive when lightly misted with a water sprayer from time to time. Incidentally, this is also very good for larger plants of this type.

tips and tricks

The little plants need warm, very high humidity, especially in the beginning. A plastic bag with small holes can be put over the pot for this purpose.

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