How to Grow a Banana Tree
When you think of Banana Trees it reminds you of the tropics. Although they grow very well in the summertime just about anywhere. In this article you will learn how to grow a Banana Tree from one leaf off of a tree or a baby plant. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Leaf from Banana Tree(or a baby Banana Tree)
- Fertilizer
- Sunny Location
- Shovel
Instructions
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Obtain a leaf from a Banana Tree or a baby tree. Make sure the leaves look healthy not yellow or wilted.
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Plant the leaf or baby plant in the ground with a mixture of soil and sand. The sand helps hold water for the Banana Tree. If you live in a climate that doesn't have sand in the soil the tree will still grow fine. Throughly water with a light fertilizer mixture. In very warm climates the Banana Tree will need to be watered once a day.
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The Banana Tree is a fast growing plant. Generally it puts out one new leaf once a week. When the tree is matured it will produce bananas. The bananas are edible, but wait to eat them until after the tree produces the third time. They grow best in full sun, but can also grow in partial shade.
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If you live in warmer climates the Banana Tree can stay in the ground all year. In cooler climates the plant needs to be dug up and should be transplanted into a pot with some soil. The Banana Tree can grow all year. This plant also multiplies in the right conditions.
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Tips & Warnings
Water everyday for warm climates
Water once a week for cooler climates
Produces Bananas
Multiplies
