Having a thriving String of Bananas is a mix of care and science! If you too want to have a specimen that can put the ones in garden centres to shame – keep reading!
A healthy and robust plant sets up the foundation for the future specimens to come. So, if you spot a lush string of banana anywhere, don’t forget to take a cutting from it and then use it to propagate a new one.
The plant will have the same genes and it will guarantee than you will have a similar, lush specimen at your home!
Important: Do not forget to maintain a warm environment for the plant – so it is important to keep it away from A/C vents. Also, good air circulation is a must – the reason why growing it in a hanging basket is a good idea to help it dangle and get good air supply!
Pruning is important – it makes sure that the plant looks neat and is devoid of any damaged or diseased strings or leaves. Keep an eye on any yellowing or browning parts, and cut them out timely.
Pruning above the node, especially when the plant is in its growing stage, also encourages healthier growth.
What garden centres do is – they grow many string of bananas together to create an illusion of a single, more lush plant.
Well, I have another trick up my sleeve! Remember pruning – the above point? Well, how about you snip away 5-6 inches long sections of the stems and plant them in the same pot. As these segments will grow, it will make the plant appear more dense and lush!
What you can do is – plant cuttings in the gap of two inches in the same pot, all around the circumference – it will make the container fill up evenly! As the string of bananas grows slowly, it won’t create a competition and will make the plant denser and full in no time!
Note: After 2-3 years, if you see the
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