FAQs
Banana trees are found in Marim on Ape Atoll, either in the monkey aunt's garden or in the south-west grove. Up to 5 bananas can be picked from the trees in the garden, after which the tree will be empty and require time to grow more bananas, whereas the grove has trees that yield no fruit.
Why can't a monkey climb a banana tree? ›
Monkeys can actually climb banana trees. Although there aren't any branches they can hold on to, they can climb and jump off from one tree to another as the banana tree is not very tall.
Where is the largest banana tree in the world? ›
The Giant Highland Banana is the largest banana species and thereby also the largest herbaceous plant in the world. It is a very rare species that only grows in the mountain forests of the island of New Guinea at altitudes of 1200-1800 meters.
Is Ape Atoll safe? ›
The Ape Atoll Dungeon is a winding maze that has many dangerous areas. They include traps that can hit up to 8, spiders that poison starting at 1, and undead monsters capable of hitting over 20.
Do bananas grow in the Maldives? ›
Coconut, taros and banana are native to the Maldives, while a large number of different varieties and other crops have been introduced from elsewhere, a reflection of the many external trade and other relationships build up over the centuries.
Why can't you grow a banana tree from a banana? ›
If you've ever sliced open a banana from a grocery store, you may see little black dots that appear to be seeds. These "banana seeds" are immature, infertile, and can't be planted and grown. Most bananas sold in stores are of the Cavendish variety, which are commercial bananas that typically produce no seeds.
Why do monkeys only eat bananas? ›
It's probably because bananas tend to grow in the hot, tropical areas where monkeys usually live. They're a convenient source of food that provides a lot of nutrients in a small package. The type of banana that monkeys get in the wild, however, are not the same as those from the local store.
Can a human climb a tree like a monkey? ›
Bulkier and heavier than agile monkeys, humans and other great apes can be proficient upward climbers, but struggle to climb back down safely.
Which country grows the most bananas in the world? ›
India is the top country by bananas production in the world. As of 2022, bananas production in India was 34.5 million tonnes that accounts for 25.51% of the world's bananas production. The top 5 countries (others are China, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Brazil) account for 52.28% of it.
What big banana went extinct? ›
Gros Michel bananas were grown on massive plantations in Honduras, Costa Rica, and elsewhere in Central America. The variety was once the dominant export banana to Europe and North America, grown in Central America but, in the 1950s, Panama disease, a wilt caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp.
Other states that have been popular locations for independent banana farming have been Georgia, Louisiana, South Carolina, Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama, North Carolina, Hawaii, Virginia, Arizona, California, Nevada, and Maryland.
What is the purple thing hanging from a banana tree? ›
The banana blossom (aka banana flower or banana hearts) as a whole is a purple tear-shape flower that grows at the end of a banana fruit cluster. Once the inedible dark outer petals (these are called bracts) are removed, the inside reveals yellowish tightly-packed petals similar to the way artichokes look.
What is the lifespan of a banana tree? ›
The average lifespan of a banana tree is around 25 years.
How old is a banana tree before it bears fruit? ›
The banana plant typically produces fruit 15-18 months after planting. After the banana plant flowers and fruits, the top portion of the plant dies and another plant sprouts up from the same roots to replace the previous banana plant. Banana stalks are found in the late summer and then winter over.
How do you get the bananas in Monkey Island? ›
Secret of Monkey Island
Two of the three bananas needed were retrieved by firing a rock at a banana tree on the beach from the clifftop. A further one was found just outside the hut of the Cannibals.
Where can I buy bananas in OSRs? ›
They can also be bought from Wydin's Food Store in Port Sarim, Solihib's Food Stall on Ape Atoll, or a Trader Crewmember for 5 coins.
How do you get the banana achievement ape out? ›
You need to get a banana badge from all 10 levels (the 4 albums and break in, on normal and hard), and then complete a donkey kong minigame which appears immediately after collecting all ten.
Are there bananas in the tropical rainforest? ›
The bananas that grow in Upland Tropical Rain Forest become food for the animals there. Banana trees are native to Asia but are now cultivated in tropical habitats all over the world.