Banana Bananas Musa spp. Bananas are very easy to grow. The banana family is MUSA, related to heliconia and travelers palm . It's a full sun plant for best fruit production, but some shade is fine. There are many varieties from dwarf types to over some over 30 feet in height.
Plantains look and grow just like bananas.
There are types that are a cross between banana and plantain. There are also ornamental bananas. You can not over feed nor can you over water your banana plants, although good drainage is required. Bring in as much organic matter as possible for your planting site. Creating a raised area of this soil is fine and will help with drainage.