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Originally Posted by *Dearly Depotted*
I’m looking to buy some good soil for my plants this year. I was just kind of curious what kind is the best of all for banana plants? Garden, potting mix or top soil? Thanks in advance as always!
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It has been stated many time within the forum 50% potting soil & 50% perlite for container banana plants and is easy to obtain & mix. Anyway there is more info in the forum wiki. The roots need air, so any dense heavy soil is not good for potting. ... I use a course pine bark soil less mix made for nurseries. Course sand is good too. ... A good drainage check is to see that water starts draining from the pot in about 10 to 15 seconds after pouring on top. And the mix does not contain any water retaining type materials.
Banana plants in the ground can live & grow in just about any type soil as long as it is not mud. But again well draining soils are best for in ground plants. Over time, the banana plant will amend the soil to its liking if left alone.
Also there are youtube clips for making your own potting soils.