Originally Posted by edwmax

While Gabe;s and pitangadiego's statementsare correct, just be aware that bananas also don't like high heat and blistering radiant heat of the sun. Here in my area and most areas of the southern, southwestern and midwest partial shading is needed for the blistering sun and heat of the summer.


When you see the banana plant leaves fold down, the plant needs water or misting to cool off the plant.