The tree of the Parthenocarpic variety For the starting of the discussion, let it suffice to know that the banana plant is a herb that’s rather large in size; it grows from an under-ground stem called and the trunk is a form created actually by the leaves. Fruits arrive from the large flower spike with numerous individual flowers, after which, the plant dies, only to be replaced by the sprouts from the same rhizome. The banana plant is a tree of the Parthenocarpic (fruits develop without fertilization or seeds) variety and hence reproduces asexually; it also prevents the mingling of genetic traits.

Banana Plant Care: Just like any other thing, it’s the base i.e. soil that’s considered the first priority for growing banana. A well draining mixture of soil can be obtained by adding 20% of Perlite to it; however, the soil shouldn’t be heavy and the banana rhizome must be sown upright with the roots well covered. A proper banana plant care requires water and fertilizers to be added at the same time; the plants being heavy feeders, fertilizers are to be applied in a rather light manner. A balanced fertilizer i.e. the ones with three numbers on the label are just right for the purpose; watering must occur at regular intervals or when the soil would dry to a half-inch depth. Twelve hours of bright daylight is essential and so is constant warmth and high humidity; at night, the ideal temperature would be 67F.