When you grow a banana tree at home, it’s only reasonable that you understand proper banana tree care. It will ensure that your tree is growing strong and healthy – and it can produce tasty fruit too. However, you can’t really take the correct care for granted because the overall care can be complex. Once you get the hang of it, you shouldn’t have any issue caring or maintaining the tree.

The Complexity of Banana Tree Care

There are a lot of things to consider when caring for a banana tree. In terms of placement and light, for instance, you need to plan it out carefully. You see, banana plants love sunlight, so it’s wise if you place it in an area where it can get full exposure. However, the matter of placement and light is a bit tricky. If it gets too much sun, you can burn it. But if it doesn’t get enough, it becomes weak and leggy.

Most banana varieties love the sun so they need around 6 hours of (sun) exposure, at least. However, there are some varieties that can’t stand such direct exposure. Cavendish Musa, for instance, prefers indirect lights to direct light.

Pay attention to the leaves. If they are reddish brown, it means that they are scorched. But if they are yellow, they need more light. You can check the leaves to learn more about the condition of the tree.

Watering Regime

Watering is another complex matter about the plant. The plant loves water so much, and yet too much water can cause root rot. Here’s the deal: the plant can’t stand completely dry soil or stagnant moisture. They like moderately moist soil. It may take a little time to get the hang of it, but once you figure it out, you should be fine.

The best time to water the plant is when the topsoil is a bit dried, up to 2 or 3 centimeters deep. Simply use your finger and stick it to the soil. You can tell whether the soil needs watering or not.

Moreover, don’t use cold water. Use water at room temperature so it doesn’t shock your plant. Keeping a watering journal can help so you know whether you are overwatering or underwatering the plant.

Feeding Time

Considering the plant’s nature as a fast grower, the tree is basically a heavy feeder. It would be a good idea to fertilize them once in 2 to 4 weeks, especially during the growing season. The best option would be the liquid type, which you can easily mix with the water. However, don’t fertilize them during winter months. Banana trees tend to ‘sleep’ during these months, so giving them fertilizer won’t be necessary.

Ideal Temperature
The plant can deal with various different temperature ranges. Their best temperature would be from 19 degrees Celsius to 30 degrees Celsius. They can also tolerate colder levels, but it shouldn’t be less than 15 degrees Celsius.

Bottom Line
As you can see, caring for a banana tree can be complicated and complex. If you aren’t committed to the process, you shouldn’t have one. But if you are willing to be patient and you don’t mind the commitment, the knowledge about banana tree care can be super fruitful.

Image source: www.freepik.com