Banana Tree Plant – In Container- Is Outdoors In Sun- Leaves Look Like They Are Wilting In The Direct Sun, But Look Nice/normal Wh

Question

en out of direct sunlight- is this normal? I potted my banana plant bulb last fall in a large planter. It has grown and now I’ve put it outdoors. I’ve read they need direct sun, and have it on my deck where it gets sun all day from about 10am to 7pm. However, the leaves look wilty and distressed, until the sun moves and it is in shade, then all the leaves are perked up and flat. Is this okay for the plant? I am seeing about 1 new leaf per week. I used regular potting mix, so I wonder if it needs a more loose or sandy soil? Or if it’s just fine 🙂

Answer 1

They, definitely, prefer a little shade. When it starts clumping, you will notice that the inner plants do way better then those exposed to full sun. There is a caveat, though. Full sun is best for fruit production.

In nature, they will clump, which gives some shade to the inner plants, while allowing the clump as a whole to receive shade in the center.

Here is an article that will help you to care for banana plants in container:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/what-are-thai-bananas.htm