Banana plants grow without seeds using methods like suckers and tissue culture. This is important for home gardeners seeking sustainable practices. Suckers, or pups, are separated from the mother ...

Often confused for a tree, this tropical houseplant is recognizable by its dramatic, paddle-shaped leaves. If you're looking to add natural interest to your home, banana leaf plants are the way to go.

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 ...