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emanc
11-07-2008, 07:38 AM
Is it true that bananas enjoy soapy water?

lorax
11-07-2008, 09:23 AM
Mine certainly don't seem to mind it. Just make sure that the soap is biodegradable.

D_&_T
11-07-2008, 09:24 AM
Most use soapy water to kill spider mites and other insects on their banana trees.

Simply Bananas
11-07-2008, 11:34 AM
My father-in-law claims they emptied the washing machine into the banana plants in the 70's. His bananas and daughter turned out just fine!

bencelest
11-07-2008, 12:08 PM
Yes you can.
I used to live in the high dessert and water was very expensive so I saved my dish, washing machine and shower water and used them in my plants with no undesirable effect.

capthof
11-07-2008, 07:56 PM
Soapy water the leaves can prevent a variety of pest on plants.
Some detergents contain phosphates which plants can use but the EPA is trying to phase them out.