Japanese banana

For banana cultivation under glass grow in loam-based potting compost (JI No.3) in full light with shade from hot sun; repot every other year, in spring. In warmer parts of the country for outdoors grow in a sheltered position in humus-rich well-drained soil in full sun

See banana cultivation notes (above) for wrapping and overwintering

Propagate by seed as soon as ripe at 21-24°C (70-75°F); presoak spring sown seed for 24 hours. Separate suckers in early spring, removing older leaves or divide established clumps every five years

Glasshouse red spider mite, mealybugs and aphids can be troublesome under glass

Generally trouble free