How Do You Care For Red Banana Plants?
Red banana plants produce small, red-skinned fruits that taste quite sweet. The foliage appears lush and tropical. The plant spreads and grows from underground rhizomes, and growth tends to be relatively fast. The plant grows easily outside in many tropical parts of the nation, such as Florida, but in other locations it requires indoor growth or a greenhouse. The plant flourishes in containers, pots, or in the ground if in a tropical zone. Water the red banana plant every day. Maintain the soil at a constant moist state that is well drained. Fertilize using 8-10-8 fertilizer in the spring and summer, following the label directions for the amount of application required. Sprinkle under the plant and thoroughly water until dissolved. Check the pH of your soil every season to maintain it at a level of 5.5 and 6.5. Maintain an acidic soil environment for the red banana plant to thrive. Add peat moss as a mulch to improve the acid quality of the soil. Apply three to four inches of peat moss
