Ornamental bananas add a tropical flair indoors or out.
The flowering banana is tropical, but it can be summered outdoors then brought inside in the winter. It can also be grown as a house plant, but needs warmth and moderate humidity. Give the banana bright light with some sun for best foliage color and flowering, although they will tolerate moderate light. The soil should be moist, but well-drained. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer or one containing more potassium than nitrogen and phosphorus.