As you can see bananas are quite resilent and jump back quickly after abuse. Only repot it when the container is filled with roots. Bananas tend to be fast growers compared to other plants. The bananas I have had bloomed around the two year mark.

Wannabewarm,

I agree with GardenHelp--repot it only when the plant seems to big too sit in the pot.

GardenHelp,

I'm curious about the bananas that gave you fruit around the two year mark. Did you have them in the pot or in the ground? And what variety was it that had fruited for you? I've grown many varieties, but haven't seen all of them fruited. Some did.

Thanks Garden Help and Banana Fan I'm heeding your advice all is well for the moment . I now bought three Thai Blacks for out side. Waiting for a little warmer weather before I plant them we shall see.