Growing Banana Trees in Pots

by **Nanneerose** Sat Feb 20, 2016 9:47 pm

Growing Banana trees in pots is easy, if you’re unable to grow it on the ground either due to lack of space or cold climate. Learn how to grow banana trees in this complete article.

There are banana varieties that can withstand temperature drops and grows well in containers, popular especially among the fans of exotic tropical plants in the garden.
The first question that may comes up in your mind is– Will banana tree in a pot can bear fruit?
And the answer is yes. It is possible, a banana tree bears fruits in pot prolifically. It may take up to 3 to 5 years to fruit, if grown from seeds.

Banana is a lush green, fast-growing plant that can give any place a tropical look and feel. Many varieties become excellent houseplants that don’t need much care and grow up very quickly.
Dwarf varieties of banana trees can grow anywhere between 2 to 4 meters. Compared to the ordinary banana trees that can reach up to 15 meters high.

Growing Banana Trees in Pots in Tropics

Growing banana tree in pot in tropical climate is extremely easy, with little to no care banana tree grows in container. If you’re living under USDA Zones 9 to 11, keep your banana tree in shade in afternoon in summer, when plant is young. All the other requirements are similar as given below in the article for temperate zones.

Banana Varieties you can Grow in Pots and Indoors

These dwarf varieties of banana tree restrict up to only 1.5 m to 4 m. (4 to 12 feet) tall and are suitable to grow in containers. You can also grow these banana varieties indoors.

Dwarf Red
Dwarf Cavendish
Dwarf Brazilian
Dwarf Jamaican
Rajapuri
Williams Hybrid
Gran Nain
Dwarf ‘Lady Finger’

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