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- Q.How To Plant Blue Java Banana Seeds - We just received some blue Java Banana seeds with no instructions? How do we properly plant these seeds? Thanks fopr ...
- Q.I Bought A Beautiful Banana Tree, Transplanted It And It’s Dying? Why - I live in east Texas and I have lots of plants, rose bushes etc. I bought a beautiful banana tree, ...
- Q.Indoor Banana Leaf Plant 6 Foot Tall - Hello, I have 6ft tall banana leaf plant indoors and I have a question on how much water/how often I ...
- Q.Hi, My Banana Plant Is Getting Yellowed Leaves With Black Edges, How Should I Fix This? - It seems to have gotten worse after I started to spritz the leaves with water. Also there are 4 plants ...
- Q.Why Are The Fingers On The Bottom Of My Bunch Small Or Not Growing At All? - The top bananas are regular size
- Q.Why Don’t My Bananas Develop But Wither And Die With Micro Bananas On The Stalk? - The banana trees die after bearing fruit; however, the pod opens and there are little bananas and then they wither ...
- Q.Can Somebody Please Help Me Identify Why My Banana Leaves Are Turning Black? - Hi, about two weeks ago I planted some bananas. Many of the leaves have now blackened, with one of them ...
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March 10, 2021Q.How To Plant Blue Java Banana Seeds
We just received some blue Java Banana seeds with no instructions? How do we properly plant these seeds? Thanks fopr any help. Teri Moore
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 12, 2021
Certified ExpertA.This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/growing-bananas-from-seeds.htm
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Anonymous on
July 5, 2021Q.I Bought A Beautiful Banana Tree, Transplanted It And It’s Dying? Why
I live in east Texas and I have lots of plants, rose bushes etc. I bought a beautiful banana tree, transplanted it into full sun as per the instructions. I make sure not to overwater but it's dying. What can I do?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 19, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Banana plants are sensitive to change and disturbing roots. Also, I would not transplant one into full sun without hardening off the plant, first. Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/dividing-banana-pups.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/growing-cold-hardy-bananas.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-8/zone-8-banana-trees.htm
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Anonymous on
July 9, 2021Q.Indoor Banana Leaf Plant 6 Foot Tall
Hello, I have 6ft tall banana leaf plant indoors and I have a question on how much water/how often I should water it. It's planted in a black container that it came in from the store about 12 inches deep. It's in direct sunlight for most of the day. I've had it for about 3 weeks now and some of the leaves are turning brown/yellow and all the leaves are breaking and fraying. I am worried it is dying. Can you please give pointers on how to bring it back to life? Thank you!
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 25, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Is the black container inside another? If so, when you water, make sure you drain off any water that goes though the black pot to the outer pot. Or, remove the black pot to water, let it drain, then return it to the outside container. For watering, let the soil dry out a bit before watering again. Misting will help with humidity. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/indoor-banana-plant.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/feeding-banana-plants.htm
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Anonymous on
July 15, 2021Q.Hi, My Banana Plant Is Getting Yellowed Leaves With Black Edges, How Should I Fix This?
It seems to have gotten worse after I started to spritz the leaves with water. Also there are 4 plants in the pot. Should I separate them? Any assistance is appreciated, I love my plant!
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 2, 2021
Certified ExpertA.This is a hungry plant that will appreciate quite a bit of fertilization. If this does not happen, then I would start.
They appreciate some crowding, too. I would not repot until all of the pups in that pot are fully mature.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/indoor-banana-plant.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/how-to-divide-a-banana-tree.htm
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Anonymous on
August 15, 2021Q.Why Are The Fingers On The Bottom Of My Bunch Small Or Not Growing At All?
The top bananas are regular size
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 30, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Most people prune these off, since they won't really amount to anything. This collection of articles will help you to grow bananas to their potential:
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September 20, 2021Q.Why Don’t My Bananas Develop But Wither And Die With Micro Bananas On The Stalk?
The banana trees die after bearing fruit; however, the pod opens and there are little bananas and then they wither and die... WHY? They don't really develop, are micro, but never reach the stage to be picked.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 4, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It is hard to say without seeing photos of your plant, unfortunately. It does sound like they have a disease. There are many that can affect banana trees. This article will help you to get started:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/banana-pests-and-diseases.htm
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Kepler on
October 18, 2021
PerthQ.Can Somebody Please Help Me Identify Why My Banana Leaves Are Turning Black?
Hi, about two weeks ago I planted some bananas. Many of the leaves have now blackened, with one of them seeming to die completely. Could you please help me identify what is causing this?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 18, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Bananas are susceptible to diseases. This can be made worse with thick clay soils. Fungicides will be necessary, but careful watch on the soil moisture will be needed, as well.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/biofungicide-information.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/growing-cold-hardy-bananas.htm
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