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chris538 · 07-03-2012, 12:44 PM

I have a a few mango and avocado trees, but I have never had a banana, so I had picked up a Musa Basjoo which is around 2ft tall.

I live in Central New Jersey: This summer has been hot, so normally during the day its between 83-95, 70s-60s at night.

Currently I will have to keep it in the pot for now, and I am very aware planting it in the ground is much much better, but I don't really have a choice unfortunately.

My questions are:

How often should it be watered?
I had some organic soil, which is what the plant is in now, will this soil be ok? whats the best soil for this plant? Should I get some fertilizer?
How much sunlight should it be getting a day?
Can I expect growth even though its potted?

Heres a picture: http://i.imgur.com/VIMn7.jpg

Anybody have luck with potted Musa Basjoo's?

Thanks for the help (bit of a noob here with banana trees!)

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chris538 Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 8 BananaBucks : 6,973 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 5 Times Was Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	A few questions regarding a potted Musa Basjoo I have a a few mango and avocado trees, but I have never had a banana, so I had picked up a Musa Basjoo which is around 2ft tall. I live in Central New Jersey: This summer has been hot, so normally during the day its between 83-95, 70s-60s at night. Currently I will have to keep it in the pot for now, and I am very aware planting it in the ground is much much better, but I don't really have a choice unfortunately. My questions are: How often should it be watered? I had some organic soil, which is what the plant is in now, will this soil be ok? whats the best soil for this plant? Should I get some fertilizer? How much sunlight should it be getting a day? Can I expect growth even though its potted? Heres a picture: http://i.imgur.com/VIMn7.jpg Anybody have luck with potted Musa Basjoo's? Thanks for the help (bit of a noob here with banana trees!) Last edited by chris538 : 07-03-2012 at 12:46 PM.