How Do You Grow Banana Plants Indoors In Pots?
Banana plants are a tropical species that like warm temperatures and produce edible fruit. They are sometimes called trees, although they are actually a multi-stemmed plant. While any banana plant can be grow in a pot, indoor pots are better suited for the dwarf banana plant called Musa acuminata “Dwarf Cavendish.” Unlike other banana tree varieties, the Musa acuminata reaches a maximum height of only 6 feet, making it a manageable size for indoor spaces. Fill a large plant container with 1 to 2 inches of gravel to allow for proper water drainage. Buy a pot with a hole in the bottom, or drill one yourself, to allow the water to drain out of the pot. Sit the pot on a dish to prevent it from damaging the floor. Fill the remainder of the pot with potting soil until it reaches 2 inches from the top of the pot. Dig a hole in the center of the pot large enough to accommodate the roots of the banana plant. Tilt the banana plant sideways to remove the nursery pot and insert the roots into the
