How to Water a Banana Plant

Banana plants are a staple food crop throughout the tropical world. They grow in humid, warm areas where there is regular rainfall in both lowland and in higher elevations. Their range is limited by freezing temperatures outside of the tropics and areas that have a dry season. They will grow pretty much anywhere that is warm and sunny, and that has an ample supply of water and well-drained fertile soil. Landscapers use ornamental varieties for their colorful flowers and tropical foliage. Bananas work well in containers if taken indoors for the winter in cool climates.

Things You'll Need

• Hose or watering can

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Monitor banana plants carefully so the soil remains moist but not wet. Banana plants in open ground require up to 1 1/2 inches of rain per week. In areas that are drier, give additional water.

   • 2

     Place a hose at the base of the banana plant and let it run slowly for several minutes to soak the ground around the deeper roots. This ensures that more than just the top few inches of soil get moist.

   • 3

     Poke your finger an inch or two into the soil surface of container grown banana plants to see if the soil is dry before watering. If it is moist, wait another day or two to water. If it is dry, add water until it runs out the bottom of the pot.