Separate small plants
The banana produces small offshoots at regular intervals. Separate these during the annual Repotting away. The Kindel should already have strong, slightly darker leaves (around 3 - 4 pieces). Then their height is about a third of that of the mother plant.
also read
- The banana plant (Musa)
- Banana plant in the garden: Recommended varieties for a tropical ambience
- The Japanese banana plant: profile of the Musa basjoo
The right cut:
- Cutting tool: disinfected and sharp knife
- Cut off directly on the trunk with delicate roots
- Allow the cut on the mother plant and offshoot to dry out for a short time (prevent rot)
Then the small plants Planted in separate flower pots with a special substrate. Make sure that these are always kept slightly moist. This supports the rooting. To ensure constant humidity, put a plastic bag over the planter.
Tip:
Air holes in the bags ensure good circulation. Mold formation is prevented.
The ideal location is sunny and warm. With optimal care, the small plants thrive splendidly. From a height of around 100 centimeters, bananas can also stay in the garden in a sheltered spot. Note that most varieties, however, don't
frost hardy are. From 3 to 4 years of age, self-grown plants are considered robust and can spend the summer in the garden.Sow bananas
The germination time of banana seeds is very long. By soaking the Seeds you can shorten this. In addition, these are lightly processed with sandpaper in one place and placed in the substrate.
Tip:
- Preparation: soak for 1 to 2 days
- lukewarm (rain) water
Suitable varieties:
Offshoot:
- Japanese fiber banana (Musa basjoo)
- Pink dwarf banana (Musa velutina)
Sowing:
- Pink dwarf banana (Musa velutina)
- hardy banana (Musa hookeri)
- Banana (Musa helens)
Tips & Tricks
Banana plants have a short lifespan. The extraction of offshoots offers the best conditions for enjoying the tropical shrub for many years.
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