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Banana Tree and Shell Ginger Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
1.2 How to Plant?
From bulbs
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 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
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
1.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
1.7 Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
1.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 8-4-6 amount
1.9 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
No serious insect or disease problems
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought

Watering Banana Tree and Shell Ginger

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 Shell Ginger 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 Shell Ginger 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 Shell Ginger is as follows:

  • Watering Banana Tree in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Banana Tree in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Shell Ginger in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Shell Ginger in Winter: Average Water

Banana Tree and Shell Ginger 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 Shell Ginger diseases is very important factor of Banana Tree and Shell Ginger 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
  • Shell Ginger: No serious insect or disease problems

Banana Tree and Shell Ginger Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Banana Tree and Shell Ginger care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Banana Tree and Shell Ginger pruning is done as follows:

  • Banana Tree pruning: Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts

  • Shell Ginger pruning: Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Banana Tree and Shell Ginger fertilizers are as follows:

  • Banana Tree fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  • Shell Ginger fertilizers: Apply 8-4-6 amount