Banana plants are great statement houseplants, they are slow growing and have thick leaves on a sturdy rootstock
Green-thumbed enthusiasts will be thrilled to find a sizeable plant that’s versatile enough for both indoor and outdoor environments. Banana plants, also known as Carethe Musa oriental dwarf, are of the tropical variety and can be kept indoors and outdoors on patios in the summer (when warm), according to its care instructions
Hailing from the sun-kissed realms of Southeast Asia and Australia, the banana plant flourishes best in warm temperatures and generous sunlight. Notedly a slow-grower, it has dense foliage and robust roots, ensuring an eye-catching display.
Shoppers can buy a set of four banana plants from Yimbly for £36.95. Yimbly, is an online marketplace owned by the Mirror’s parent company Reach Plc, and shipping on a customer’s first order is free, the Express reports.
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The set of four plants is from a popular gardening brand called Plant In a Box. Banana plants are ‘extremely popular’ and can be found in ‘almost every interior magazine’, Yimbly states. The retailer also describes the house plants as growing ‘beautiful, large, green leaves’.
The plants have a height of 25-40cm upon delivery (measured including the nursery pot). Amazon also sells the Plant In a Box foursome (£36.95), where potential buyers can find reviews and ratings.
Tropical banana plant set
£36.95 for four
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Yimbly is selling a set of four banana plants
A shopper commented: “I have literally just taken these out of the box and put them in plant pot holders. They are really healthy and strong with loads of new growth.”
Another added: “Really happy with them. Fingers crossed, I can keep them looking beautiful.” However, another customer voiced dissatisfaction, writing: “Arrived broken unfortunately.”
To keep banana plants thriving, they require a lot of warmth, with a minimum temperature of 13°c. During the winter months, the plant can tolerate cooler temperatures, so it’s recommended to reduce watering.
When summer arrives, owners can move the plant outside to the terrace, as long as it’s not too cold, but be sure to bring it inside before the first frost sets in, as it can’t tolerate frost. For those new to gardening, buying a bundle of plants can save time and money.
YouGarden offers a Houseplant Collection with Pots (£39.99 for a set of three) featuring Chaemaedorea elegans, Dracaena marginata, and Fiscus elastic. According to the gardening website, these three varieties are “reliable performers” that will provide stunning displays for years to come, making the bundle a lovely housewarming gift for a loved one.
Meanwhile, B&Q also has a wide range of indoor houseplants. This large Livistona Palm is priced at £45. This plant is 50-60 cm in height (including the pot) and is known for its elegant, fan-shaped leaves.
Back to the banana plant bundle from Plant In a Box, another reviewer on Amazon raved: “Arrived on time. Absolutely amazing health. The size was amazing. Quality and appearance were on top. Plant health was perfect.”
Yet another purchaser summed things up succinctly, stating: “Beautiful plants.”