How to Grow and Care for Edible banana

Edible banana, also known as Dwarf banana, Monkey banana, Wild banana, Lady Finger banana, Gros Michel

Edible banana requires a warm and humid environment to thrive, with ample sunlight and protection from strong winds. Watering needs to be consistent, ensuring moist soil without waterlogging. Edible banana is sensitive to temperature fluctuations and cold snaps, so the special care point is to maintain a stable environment conducive to tropical plants. Fertilization is important during the growing season for optimal fruit production.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Edible banana

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	9-11

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Varieties of Edible banana

Stripe-Leaved Banana

Edible banana 'Zebrina' is named after the zebra for the burgundy stripes that adorn its green leaves. Stripe-Leaved Banana is a dwarf ornamental banana variety that produces inedible fruit but makes up for this with attractive creamy yellow flowers with dark red bracts. It is at its best when grown in containers in Mediterranean-style gardens.

Cavendish banana

Cavendish banana is a dwarf hybrid of this popular fruit plant that has been grown indoors in temperate climates since Victorian times. This cultivar only grows to 2 m, much smaller than the parent plant. It is grown more for its evergreen leaves than its fruit, which only appears in perfect growing conditions.

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Edible banana boasts a lush green presence with towering stalks that can reach over 12 feet (3.7 meters) in height. Its signature feature is the elongated leaves that can grow up to 9 feet (2.75 meters) long and 2 feet (60 cm) wide, with a pronounced rib in the center and a pointy tip. The foliage displays a slightly arching habit, giving edible banana an elegant, tropical appearance. Flowers of edible banana emerge from purple-tinged bracts, which later develop into elongated clusters of fruit that are a staple in many cultures.