Moderate

Detailed care instructions

• Light

  Banana plants need bright light to thrive. Place them near a south or west window with filtered sun, or give them several hours of morning or late-afternoon sun. Insufficient light leads to slow growth and small leaves.

• Water

  Musa are thirsty plants. Keep the soil evenly moist at all times, but avoid waterlogging.

  • Water thoroughly until excess drains away.
  • Use rainwater if possible; tap water is acceptable if not too hard.
  • Reduce watering slightly in winter, but never let the soil fully dry out.

• Humidity

  Banana plants thrive in high humidity (≥ 60%). Too dry air causes crispy leaf edges.

  • Pebble tray or humidifier are excellent options.
  • Occasional misting with distilled water helps, but should not be the only solution.
  • Bathrooms or kitchens are ideal locations.

• Temperature

  Keep between 20–28 °C. Musa dislike cold: never let temperatures fall below 15 °C. Avoid drafts from windows or doors.

• Fertilizer

  Feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer with a diluted, balanced liquid fertilizer. Pause feeding in autumn and winter.

• Soil & Repotting

  Use a rich, well-draining, peat-free houseplant mix with compost or perlite added.

  • Repot annually in spring, as banana plants grow fast and fill their pots quickly.
  • Always use pots with drainage holes.