Native to the steamy rainforests of Southeast Asia and the South Pacific, banana trees have been cultivating their dramatic ...
Q. I am trying to grow two dwarf red Jamaican banana trees in a sunroom with cathedral ceilings. In 14 months, they have only grown to 1 foot. Any suggestions? –Rakesh Asthana, Woodridge A. Bananas ...
Until the 1950s. the most popular commercial banana variety in the world was the Gros Michel, which was affectionately known as “Big Mike.” Due to Panama wilt, a fungus disease, it was virtually wiped ...
Large, green, drape-like leaves on tall trunks make banana plants an important part of tropical New Orleans landscapes. Last winter was unusually mild, even by New Orleans standards, and many trees ...