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Soil requirements for growing bananas in pots.
- Banana plants need sandy , well-drained soil that is very fertile and rich in organic matter.
- Enrich the soil with organic or natural compost.
- It is recommended to use good quality commercial pots instead of garden pots.
- But don’t buy normal heavy pots, instead choose cactus or palm flower pots, which are a great choice for containerized bananas.
- To make homemade potting soil, mix equal amounts of sand, perlite or vermiculite and compost or manure.
- Soil pH should be between 6.0 and 7.0. To balance the pH, use sulfur to lower the pH.
- The banana plant prefers slightly sour to neutral to produce flavorful bananas.
Climate suitable for growing bananas in pots.
- Banana plants generally need warm subtropical or tropical climates to thrive. Banana plants can tolerate extreme heat with the right amount of water.
- Bananas can tolerate cold for a short time , but when the temperature drops below 14°C, the tree stops growing.
- In cool regions, as temperatures drop, the leaves turn yellow and the fruit skin turns gray.
- The banana tree in the containers can die at any time, in winter it is better to take the containers home.
- The ideal temperatures for growing bananas in pots are 26°C to 30°C.
Humidity for potted bananas.
The banana tree prefers humidity of more than 50% . To keep humidity all around the plant, mist the plant and place it in a container filled with water on a layer of pebbles.
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