Pits should be taken while in a single-crop system the ground should be plowed well without clods, and pits of 1 and 1/2 feet deep and 8 feet distance should be taken and allowed to remain dry for 3 days. The Red Banana will be about 20 feet long at maturity, with a spread of 8 feet. It has a low canopy with a specific clearance of 1 foot from the ground. If you want to grow new Red Banana trees, propagate a Red Banana tree.

Most banana plants are tender and won’t survive frost, so it is safest to bring them indoors over winter. Other red leaved ornamental bananas include Musa acuminata “Zebrina,” “Rojo,” and “Siam Ruby.” These may be better choices for very humid locations such as many parts of Florida. Red bananas are actually higher in some antioxidants and in vitamin C than yellow bananas, and boast a lower glycemic index (GI) score. They contain pigments called carotenoids that give them their distinctive deep color that also support eye health. Loaded with prebiotics that reduce bloating and increase healthy gut bacteria, the red banana enhances many of the body’s most vital systems. And it does so with less calories than traditional bananas: this nutrient dense fruit is only about 90 calories. History of the Red Banana Tree At the end of this summer, I’m hoping to cut the banana plant pups off and pot them in smaller pots to keep going through the winter indoors. Then I’ll cut down the larger main plant to winter it over in the ground outdoors.All of the same tips apply when thinking about banana plant care indoors: get a well-draining soil. Make sure the plant has plenty of sunlight, 6 hours per day. A grow light will likely help you get the light you need indoors. Plant the banana plant in a pot with a drainage hole. Stewart, M. (2022, November 7). How to Care for a Banana Leaf Plant, Which Will Add Tropical Flair and Color to Sunny Rooms in Your Home. Martha Stewart. Retrieved February 17, 2023, from https://www.marthastewart.com/8335768/how-to-care-for-banana-leaf-plant In autumn, cut off all the foliage, leaving just the main stem. Then wrap the stem in fleece or hessian and straw, to protect it from harsh weather – see our guide to overwintering tender plantsand our guide to wrapping bananas

You can grow new banana plants from boughtseeds or by separating off new plants that may sprout around the base. By seeds Banana plants planted in the ground are a bit more forgiving. That’s because the ground retains moisture much better than a potted plant does. When we first planted our banana plant in the ground, I gave it a deep soaking watering every day for about 2 weeks. (I didn’t water on days we got rain.) Musa acuminata ‘Dwarf Cavendish’ - a smaller variety, growing to 2m, with large, slightly reddish leaves. RHS Award of Garden Merit Cut off the foliage, leaving the stem intact, then dig up the plant or take it out of its containerThe Japanese banana, Musa basjoo, is the most commonly-grown banana in the UK. With winter just around the corner it is really important to keep a close eye on the weather forecast, as you will need to have your bananas wrapped before the first hard frosts set in. It is therefore essential that you are well prepared and have all the necessary equipment at hand to protect your plants. Although bananas can tolerate a few minor frosts, the weather can be often quite unpredictable, and you might only have a short window before you need to protect them.