The Grass Doctor

Do banana skins provide good cleaning and fertilizer for all house plants?

I have a 3 large palm tree like plant s and their leaves get so dusty from being inside. Someone mentioned I should rub the inside of the banana peel on it's leaves to give it shine and remove the dust. I don't want to kill it either, any ideas?

Public Comments

1. why not just put some water on a paper towel and wipe them down.
2. I prefer kiwis
3. Bananas are LOADED with potassium, which is great for houseplants. I'd rub gently though - those palm leaves can be fragile. Also, if you have roses (in pots or in the ground), you can add chopped banana peel as a natural fertilizer. They'll bloom like crazy!
4. I'd suggest no. May attract gnats, and unless the banana is completely dried up, it may just rot.