Next, I will give you a summary of the necessary conditions and precautions for raising bananas in the office. Meet these requirements, and basically you can raise bananas.
First, the necessary conditions: lighting: bananas are tropical fruits after all, and they like plenty of sunshine. What we are talking about here is that bananas need to be cultivated in the soil and raised from scratch. It takes at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight every day to ensure that they bear fruit. If there is not enough sunshine in the office, consider using artificial lighting to supplement the light. Temperature: The suitable temperature range for banana growth is 20-30 degrees Celsius. Generally, the office will maintain a suitable temperature, and the temperature will be relatively constant during work, but it is necessary to avoid damage to plants caused by too low or too high temperature. In other words, if it is a group vacation or work, you need to pay attention at this time. It doesn't matter for a day or two occasionally, but it will affect the growth of bananas for a long time. Humidity: Bananas require high humidity, and the most suitable humidity is 60-80% air humidity. If the humidity in the office is not enough, you can use a humidifier or put a water tray around plants to increase the air humidity. Selection of containers: Choose containers with proper size to grow bananas, and ensure that the containers have good drainage performance. There is no strict requirement on the container material, but I suggest that you must add a tray under the container, because if you grow bananas, you must water them often. The tray can prevent excess water from leaving on the office floor. Soil: Choose soil rich in organic matter, and add humus soil or decomposed compost to improve soil texture. If the conditions are limited, you can choose ordinary peat soil and add some other materials to make your own soil. It is best to mix peat soil with other nutrients in the ratio of 1: 1. Watering: keep the soil moist, but avoid watering too much to avoid causing root rot. Check whether the soil surface is dry before watering, and then water it properly. Because with the change of seasons, sometimes the water evaporates slowly, so the frequency and amount of watering will also change. Fertilization: Bananas need adequate nutrition supply. You can choose organic fertilizer or special fertilizer for fruit trees and apply it once a month during the growing season. Fertilization is usually most needed in summer and autumn. If you don't know much about different fertilizers, you can refer to the picture below. Pruning: regularly prune banana plants, remove old leaves and inflorescences damaged by pests and diseases, and promote new growth. The aging or yellowing of leaves will also consume nutrients, resulting in the reduction of available nutrients that banana trees can absorb, thus wasting some. It should be noted that no matter what kind of banana, the plant is very big and needs enough space to grow. Before planting bananas in the office, it is best to know whether the environmental conditions in the office are suitable for the growth of bananas and ensure that you have enough time and energy to take care of them.
Second, the planting process and precautions: choose the right banana varieties: there are many different varieties of bananas, and some varieties are suitable for indoor planting, such as small bananas or potted bananas. Choosing varieties suitable for office environment can improve the success rate of planting. The recommended ultra-short Cavendish bananas are generally available in flower shops or flower and bird markets, and the price ranges from 20 to one in 50 yuan. Provide support: Banana plants usually grow very tall, so it is necessary to provide support to prevent the plants from lodging. Bamboo poles or wooden sticks can be used as supports, inserted into the soil, and plants can be gently tied to the supports, which can help banana trees grow straighter and more beautiful, and at the same time, they can bear part of the weight when contacting bananas and prevent banana trees from breaking. Pay attention to pest control: bananas are vulnerable to some common pests and diseases, such as aphids, mites, black spot and so on. Check plants regularly, and if pests and diseases are found, organic pesticides can be used for prevention and control. Of course, as an indoor environment like an office, there is usually no need to worry about pests. You only need to clean banana trees regularly to see if you are sick. Rotate plants regularly: In order to make plants receive sunlight evenly, the position of plants can be rotated regularly so that they can get sufficient illumination in all directions. Because bananas are raised in the office, they are usually placed in some corners or near windows, and the light felt on different leaves is not uniform. Pay attention to the adaptation process: usually when planting bananas, saplings purchased from other places are transplanted to the office, and when cultivating banana seedlings, they are usually outdoors or in the open air. When you move banana plants from the outdoor environment to the office, it may take them some time to adapt to the new environment. In the process of adaptation, we should pay special attention to the health status of plants and make adjustments as needed. Timely pruning: banana plants will continue to grow new leaves and inflorescences, but the old leaves will gradually turn yellow. Pruning withered leaves in time can keep plants clean and healthy. This point has been mentioned above in similar situations. Pay attention to fruit ripening: if the above necessary conditions are met, you can basically contact the fruit successfully. If you succeed in making bananas blossom and bear fruit, pay attention to the ripening time of the fruit. Mature bananas can be picked and eaten or shared with colleagues. Try to pick the fruit before it turns yellow, and then let it ripen naturally. Finally, when planting bananas in the office, remember to abide by the company's regulations and policies to ensure that it will not cause inconvenience or trouble to the office environment and other personnel. After all, everything planted in the office is to create a better working environment, so don't do the opposite.