Wildlife value of Banana Plant — an unexpected bonus

I planted Banana Plant primarily for ornamental reasons. What I didn't anticipate was the wildlife it would attract. fast growth in warm humid conditions seems to be particularly appealing to bees and butterflies during the main growing period.

I grow it in a bathroom with high natural light and steam humidity which allows me to watch the activity up close. active growth flush when moved outdoors in early summer is the most active period for wildlife visits. watering generously in summer and reducing in winter is important for keeping the plant healthy enough to flower well and provide that value. leaf browning from low humidity in centrally heated rooms is the thing to watch — it reduces flowering and therefore wildlife visits if left unchecked. A plant that earns its place twice over.