Beginner Gardening: Banana Overwintering, 1 by joyfulgardner

joyfulgardner wrote:
A lot of websites say if your banana is planted in the ground, you are to wrap it up or mulch heavily over winter. Or you are to chop it down to the soil level and store in a dark, cool basement. My banana is about 3' tall and is on my deck in a pot and I want to bring it inside for the winter if possible. I have a very bright living room with cool to moderate temperatures. Can anyone advise on this please as the nights in VA are getting in the 50's now and I must decide what to do with this lovely plant. Will it overwinter in my living room?