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- Self-propagating banana plant: A practical overview
- Isolate small plantlets
- The right cut:
- Tip:
- Sow bananas
- Tip:
- Suitable varieties:
- offshoot:
- Sowing:
- Tips & Tricks
Self-propagating banana plant: A practical overview
The tropical banana tree brings variety into native climes. As a houseplant or large specimen in your own garden, you can separate these short-lived plants. Alternatively, offer seeds for ornamental and Essbananen. Learn more about handling.
Isolate small plantlets
At regular intervals, the banana produces small offshoots. Separate them during the annual potting. The children should already have strong, somewhat darker leaves (about 3 - 4 pieces). Then their stature height is about one third of that of the mother plant.
The right cut:
Afterwards the small plants are planted in separate flowerpots with a special substrate. Make sure that they are always kept slightly damp. This supports the rooting. To ensure a constant humidity, put a plastic bag over the planters.
Tip:
Air holes in the bags provide for an advantageous circulation. Mold growth is prevented.
The ideal location is sunny and warm. With optimal care, the small plantlets thrive magnificently. From about 100 centimeters growth height, bananas may also stay in the garden on a sheltered spot. Note, however, that most varieties are not frost hardy. From 3 to 4 years, 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 pre-soaking the seeds you can shorten them. In addition, they are easily processed with sandpaper in one place and placed in the substrate.
Tip:
Suitable varieties:
offshoot:
Sowing:
Tips & Tricks
Banana plants have a short lifespan. The extraction of offshoots offers the best conditions to enjoy many years of enjoyment of the tropical perennial.
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