While banana species vary greatly in appearance and size, the main care requirements are very similar: 1. If planting it outdoors, select a location in full sun to partial shad… See more

There are roughly 70 species and even more varieties of banana trees, including: 1. Musa acuminata: This species reaches around 12 to 20 feet tall and is often grown for its orna… See more

If growing a banana for its fruit, before the banana tree fruits, prune it so there is only one main stem. After it has been growing for six to eight months, leave one sucker (small shoo… See more

The best method of propagation is division. Wait until the suckers are at least 12 inches tall and have developed their own roots. 1. Separate the suckers from the rhizome using a sha… See more

A benefit to potting your banana tree is that you will be able to bring it indoors to shelter it from cold weather and overwinter it indoors. Banana trees need at least a 15-gallon cont… See more