Banana Tree and Lily of the Valley Care
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Anthracnose, Aureobasidium leaf spot, Foliar nematode, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Watering Banana Tree and Lily of the Valley
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 Lily of the Valley 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 Lily of the Valley 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 Lily of the Valley is as follows:
Watering Banana Tree in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Banana Tree in Winter: Average Water
Watering Lily of the Valley in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Lily of the Valley in Winter: Average Water
Banana Tree and Lily of the Valley 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 Lily of the Valley diseases is very important factor of Banana Tree and Lily of the Valley 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
- Lily of the Valley: Anthracnose, Aureobasidium leaf spot, Foliar nematode, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust and Southern blight
Banana Tree and Lily of the Valley Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Banana Tree and Lily of the Valley care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Banana Tree and Lily of the Valley pruning is done as follows:
Banana Tree pruning: Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Lily of the Valley pruning: Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Banana Tree and Lily of the Valley fertilizers are as follows:
- Banana Tree fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
- Lily of the Valley fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer