With ideal growing conditions, you can cultivate a delicious banana tree of your own. Growing a banana tree is an exciting venture that offers both visual charm and delicious fruit. While most banana ...

Much like the design of your home, your plant collection should also reflect your personal style. So, if you find yourself leaning towards more maximalist and colorful styles, why not have a ...

Lori C. of Santa Rosa asks: I was given an ornamental banana plant in a 5-gallon pot. I would like to buy a couple more, but first, I could use some help as to where to plant them and how to care for ...

Banana trees are a common feature in New Orleans-area landscapes. They are primarily grown for the tropical look they bring with their enormous leaves waving in the summer breezes. In addition to ...

You may not be thinking about growing bananas during the colder months of winter but we can have some success with this tropical fruit in North Florida. Banana plants are tropical and, as such, they ...

Until the 1950s. the most popular commercial banana variety in the world was the Gros Michel, which was affectionately known as “Big Mike.” Due to Panama wilt, a fungus disease, it was virtually wiped ...

Question. Our banana developed a flowering shoot that is now forming fruits on a tall plant. How long before they ripen? Answer. Nice! Your crop made it through the winter to flower during the warm ...

What is a good fertilizer for my banana tree? My tree is three years old, but has never produced fruit. Why is this and what can I do to help it produce bananas? There is a fertilizer specifically ...

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