The word ‘banana’ is virtually the same in German, French and Italian (In the West, only the Germans eat more bananas than we do) and comes from the Arabic word for “finger”.
The fruit of the banana plant grows in hanging clusters, with up to 20 fruit to a tier (called a hand), and 3-20 [...]

Diseases and Pests

Bananas that are planted out of doors in Great Britain are almost problem free with regards diseases and pests. However, unfortunately, when grown in a greenhouse or conservatory, red spider mite is a common problem which can easily take hold. Regularly spraying the undersides of the leaves with tepid water is a good [...]

SOME TIPS FOR GROWING TROPICAL PLANTS
A well turned over, thoroughly loosened soil is absolutely indispensable for tropical plants. In order for a tropical plant to produce good growth above the ground, it must have a strong and well-developed root system below the ground. Essentially, plant growth is directly relative to root growth. It is much more difficult [...]