Description
Common Name | Japanese banana, Kela |
Maximum Reachable Height | 2-4 meter |
Flower Colour | Green, yellow, red, purple or brown when ripe |
Bloom Time | Seasonal bloomer |
Difficulty Level | Easy |
Planting And Care
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Sunlight
- Morning sunlight of more than 6 hours a day is ideal for flower and fruit development.
Soil
- The soil should be well-drained, fertile and rich in organic content for growing Banana plant.
Watering
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Apply 4 cups (approx.200ml) of water when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch.
- Do not overwater the plant.
- As a rule of thumb, water the plants thoroughly in summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
- Water should be applied preferably in the morning or evening.
Application of Fertilizer
- Before application of fertilizer loosens the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so, it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
- Apply organic fertilizer once a month.
- Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
Plant Protection
- Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
- For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Don’ts
- Do not overwater the plant.
- Avoid applying water on leaves during initial days as it may cause fungal infection.
Banana Care
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Apply 4 cups (approx.200ml) of water when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch.
- Keep the plant in indirect bright light.
- Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep the plant healthy:
Sunlight | Natural bright light with morning sunlight(more than 6 hours) |
Watering | Apply 4 cups (approx.200ml) of water when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch |
Soil | Well-drained, fertile and nutrient-rich soil. |
Temperature | 20-27 Degree Celsius. |
Fertilizer | Apply organic fertilizer once a month |
Harvest Season | Approximately 90 days from blooming period. |
Banana Special Feature
They are classic tropical foliage plants with beautiful inflorescence and edible fruits
Banana Uses
Ornamental Use:
- It adds beauty to your garden, pot plants, bedding plants, many landscaping uses
Medicinal Use:
- All parts of the banana have medicinal value
- For example, flowers can be cooked and eaten by diabetics or used for bronchitis, dysentery and ulcers
- Plant sap can be taken internally or applied externally to stings and bites
- The young leaves can be used as a poultice for skin irritations
- Note: The following information is general guidelines, be sure to ask your healthcare provider for guidelines
Culinary Use:
- Banana cultivated primarily for food and secondarily for the production of fibre used in the textile industry
- Bananas are tropical fruits that are easily obtainable in most parts of the world, packed with flavor, loaded with nutritional value
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