CMatt527

Hi all this is my first post here, I'm looking for a little help with what looks like some fairly general questions. Sorry if these have already been answered in other posts but I couldn't find anything specific to do with Dwarf Brazilians in containers so figured I'd offer it up to the knowledge wielding masses here.

1. What size container would you recommend for a healthy fruiting plant? Anyone have any luck or experience with "Smart Pot" soft growing containers?

2. What soil mix would you use (I was contemplating 1/3 perlite 1/3 compost 1/3 peat per other threads here but if this variety has any preferences I lean on your knowledge and experience)

3. What fertilizer/s would you recommend and on what schedule for good container growth and fruiting?



A few specifics about me I live in Ventura, CA which is great for growing just about anything but I currently rent, so I'm restricted to container gardening for the time being. I grow lots of tropicals but am new to Banana's. I was inspired by the desire to grow "Hawaiian Apple" bananas here in CA after falling in love with them while visiting my wife's family in Hawaii, I currently have a Manzano in a 25 gallon container falsely believing that Manzano/Apple was the "Hawaiian Apple" banana, it's been fairing decently in desert mix and regular fertilization with a balanced 20/20/20 with minors but I'm looking to give my next banana venture the best possible foundation to start with. Mahalo in advance!

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