You Garden Ensete Maurelii Red Abysinnian Banana Plant 30-40cm Tall

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When thinking about where to plant your banana plant outdoors, remember one thing: SUN. Choose the location that gets the most sun. We have a tiny yard, so we had a banana plant in a pot in the same spot for the past two years. Musa × paradisiaca ‘Rajapuri’- a hardy cultivar that copes well with wind. With rich green leaves, it may also produce edible fruits in the right conditions. Height 2.4m (8ft) Unfortunately, these plants can be susceptible to pests and diseases that can cause damage or even kill the tree if left untreated. Knowing how to identify and prevent common issues is key to keeping your red banana tree healthy and happy. Ensure your banana plant’s container has drainage holes, and remove any runoff water that accumulates in a saucer.

If you are starting with a new corm, watch for growth. During the active growing season, a few pseudostems will emerge. Allow these to grow for a few weeks until you can identify the healthiest looking one.Banana plants require a large amount of light to thrive. Although they like lots of light, they prefer indirect rather than direct sunlight.

Bananas are vigorous plants and should be moved into a larger container either every spring or every other spring. This will help them to keep growing strongly. Once you’ve chosen the sunniest spot in your yard, dig a hole that is about 1.5 times larger and deeper than your banana plant’s current pot. That meant our hole was pretty big—the plant had a decent root system established already!Finally, place your plant in its new pot and fill in the gaps with potting soil. Be sure to water it after repotting.

Remove surplus soil from the rootball, dry it out for a few days, then place in a container of barely damp sand or compostOther red leaved ornamental bananas include Musa acuminata “Zebrina,” “Rojo,” and “Siam Ruby.” These may be better choices for very humid locations such as many parts of Florida. Fill the container with soil. Using a mix similar to that outlined above, fill the planter 2/3 of the way full.