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 [...]

However you obtained your plant, spring is the ideal time for planting out into the garden. This can be a dangerious time for plants. A mild winter and warm spring may kick start your plants too soon and they become a menace in the greenhouse. Their leaves sprawl over the available glass, robbing any seedlings [...]

Musa Basjoo
Because it takes nine months or even more to reach maturity and fruit, almost without exception gardeners grow the banana plant only for its spectacular decorative foliage. However, as seen in the press more recently more and more gardners have been able to achieve a fruit harvest and reap the added benefit of discovering [...]