Banana is a perennial herbaceous plant, large and wide leaves, warm, weak cold resistance, strong stem meristematic ability, shade tolerance, adaptability, fast growth. High mountains and dense forests, fertile land, very suitable for plantain planting. The bananas produced in such places are large, thin, tender, sweet and refreshing, with the effect of stimulating appetite and helping digestion. Bananas grow best in loose, fertile, airy soil; proper shade is good for plant growth and quality.
Bananas grow well in deep, loose, fertile soil with good drainage. Not hardy, winter temperature should be kept above 4, but can also withstand 0 short-term low temperature. Tolerant of semi-shade, too much shade will cause the plant to grow poorly and make it difficult to flower. Because its leaves are parallel veined and loosely structured, they are susceptible to cracking by strong winds and should be planted in a sheltered area. As with humidity, the plant should be watered and sprayed frequently in cultivation to keep the soil and air humidity high, but avoid continuous waterlogging of the soil or it will be easy to rot the roots.
Bananas and bananas belong to the same family. They are similar in appearance and have some medicinal value. For thousands of years, banana leaves have been used to prevent plague, and local herbs can also be obtained. Modern medical pharmacological research shows that banana leaf is a broad-spectrum antibacterial and antiviral drug that can inhibit and kill a variety of viruses and bacteria, and has a certain preventive effect on respiratory diseases.
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