At first glance the idea of growing a banana tree in a pot might seem preposterous, but in fact it is perfectly possible. Naturally you will need a large container and whether you can grow the tree in the open or under cover will depend on your location. This article which I found on the Balcony Garden Web site is a complete introduction to growing bananas in pots.

Growing Banana trees in pots is easy, if you?re unable to grow it on the ground either due to lack of space or cold climate. Learn how to grow banana trees in this complete article.

There are banana varieties that can withstand temperature drops and grows well in containers, popular especially among the fans of exotic tropical plants in the garden.
The first question that may come?up in your mind is? Will banana tree in a pot can bear fruits?
And the answer is yes. It is possible, a banana tree bears fruits in pot prolifically. It may take up to 3 to 5 years to fruit?if grown from seeds.

Growing Banana Trees in Pots

Banana is a lush green, fast-growing plant that can give any place a tropical look and feel. Many varieties become excellent houseplants that don?t need much care and?grow up very quickly.
Dwarf varieties of banana trees can grow anywhere between 2 to 4 meters. Compared to the ordinary banana trees that can reach up to 15 meters high.

Growing Banana Trees in Pots in Tropics

Growing banana tree in pot in a?tropical climate is extremely easy, with little to no care banana tree grows in the?container. If you?re living under USDA Zones 9 to 11, keep your banana tree in the shade in afternoon in summer, when the plant is young. All the other requirements are similar as given below in the article for temperate zones.

Banana Varieties you can Grow in Pots and Indoors

These dwarf varieties of banana tree restrict up to only 1.5 m to 4 m. (4 to 12 feet) tall and are suitable to grow in containers. You can also grow these banana varieties indoors.

• Dwarf Red
• Dwarf Cavendish
• Dwarf Brazilian
• Dwarf Jamaican
• Rajapuri
• Williams Hybrid
• Gran Nain
• Dwarf ?Lady Finger?

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