Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs
  
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months
  
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
  
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
  
Watering Banana Tree and Elm
Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of Banana Tree and Elm Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Banana Tree and Elm care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering Banana Tree and Elm is as follows:
Watering Banana Tree in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Banana Tree in Winter: Average Water
Watering Elm in Summer: Ample Water
Watering Elm in Winter: Average Water
Banana Tree and Elm Diseases
Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About Banana Tree and Elm diseases is very important factor of Banana Tree and Elm Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Banana Tree: Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot and Yellow sigatoka
- Elm: Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch and Scale
Banana Tree and Elm Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Banana Tree and Elm care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Banana Tree and Elm pruning is done as follows:
Banana Tree pruning: Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Elm pruning: Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Banana Tree and Elm fertilizers are as follows:
- Banana Tree fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
- Elm fertilizers: Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium