Although they are commonly called banana trees, banana leaf plants (Musa spp.) are actually herbaceous perennials and can be fascinating houseplants due to their large, paddle-sha ...

If you're looking to add some vibrancy and interest to your indoor plant collection, there's a lot to love about including some tropical trees. One such plant you may never have considered as a ...

Banana trees are a common feature in New Orleans area landscapes. They are primarily grown for the tropical look they bring with their enormous leaves waving in the summer breezes. SUSAN POAG / THE ...

In the beautiful economy of the forest -- or the urban backyard garden -- leaves are nature’s brilliant cookware. Banana leaves can be cut down to make plates or unfurled into wrappers perfect for ...

Q: About 15-20 years ago my son gave my husband a banana tree that was about 3 feet tall. It sat outside in the hot sun in the summer and in the low 20s in the winter. We live in the Tanque Verde area ...

Katie Smith Milway used her travels to refugee camps in Africa to write book. — -- When children's book author Katie Smith Milway was looking for inspiration for her next project, she found a ...

Forget plastic and leather, your next wallet could be made from a more ethical and eco-friendly alternative—banana fiber. Kosrae, Micronesia-based startup Green Banana Paper tapped into banana tree ...