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- Q.About Banana Tree - Does banana tree need any special care when it flowers and turns into fruit?
- Q.Trimming Banana Plants - We had very harsh, cold weather earlier this winter. I lost about three bunches of bananas, (not fully developed, turned ...
- Q.What To Do When Banana Leaves Dry And Crinkle - What to do with crinkled, brown banana leaves?
- Q.Growing A Banana Plant Indoors - I have a banana plant that is very happily growing in my dining room. In fact, maybe too happily. It ...
- Q.How Do You Care For An Outdoor Banana Plant - How do you care for an outdoor banana plant? Do you pull the old leaves off? The leaves are turning ...
- Q.How To Transplant - Banana is getting so tall, it tries to fall over. I have tied it up and it still tries to ...
- Q.Hardy Banana Leaves Have Been Damaged - I have a Hardy Banana (Musa resistente) that I have been growing indoors since last summer. I recently took it ...
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April 15, 2014Q.About Banana tree
Does banana tree need any special care when it flowers and turns into fruit?
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theficuswrangler on
April 16, 2014A.The most important factors are temperature (80's -90's), plenty of moisture in well drained soil with high organic content, and plenty of sun. This article explains much about banana cultivation: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/mg040
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Anonymous on
April 20, 2014Q.Trimming Banana Plants
We had very harsh, cold weather earlier this winter. I lost about three bunches of bananas, (not fully developed, turned black). Yesterday, I cut back and trimmed the remainder of trees. The plants are bursting forth with new leaves now. Question: How can I recycle the leaves, stalks, etc.? Would I have to cut them in small pieces to use as compost on top of the banana plant's mound?
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Nikki on
November 30, -0001
Certified ExpertA.It is better to add them to the compost pile, but if you don't have one, they should be shredded prior to adding them to the soil around your plants.
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May 21, 2014Q.What to Do When Banana Leaves Dry and Crinkle
What to do with crinkled, brown banana leaves?
- Answered by
Nikki on
November 30, -0001
Certified ExpertA.This could be one of a few things: Overly dry or drought-like conditions, or the result of some type of fungal problem (there are many). First, check that the soil is not too dry and, if necessary, give the plant a good soaking. Also, check the drainage and if newly planted push down on the soil to collapse any air pockets that may be present, as these can restrict the roots from taking up water. You can normally cut away the brown or dead looking growth (should regrow once problem fixed). Treat the plant with a fungicide, like Neem oil, which will also double as an insecticide if there happen to be any pests affecting it as well.
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November 8, 2014Q.growing a banana plant indoors
I have a banana plant that is very happily growing in my dining room. In fact, maybe too happily. It is becoming too tall for the room. My question is: Can I cut it back without harming it? Will it just continue to send out new leaves from the new, shorter stem? I live in Colorado so having it outside is not an option, and it seems to go into a kind of dormancy or slower growing period in the winter. If it is okay to cut it, is it better to do so in the spring? I do take it outside in the summer. Thanks for your help.
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Nikki on
November 8, 2014
Certified ExpertA.This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/indoor-banana-plant.htm
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Veldab954 on
May 5, 2015
Houston TexasQ.how do you care for an outdoor banana plant
How do you care for an outdoor banana plant? Do you pull the old leaves off? The leaves are turning brown, and around the lower part of the tree are dead stalks. I'm not sure what you call them. This is my first time. I think the plant needs a little help. Some kids have not been so nice to the plant. Please help me help it.
- Answered by
shelley on
May 6, 2015
Certified ExpertA.It is normal for the bottom leaves of a banana tree to naturally shrivel and die as the plant grows new leaves out of its center. You may trim off the dead foliage and you may prune those dead stems that surround your tree to the ground.
However, if you are talking about all the leaves turning brown and just not the lower ones, then this could indicate the tree has been under-watered (most likely) or over-watered. How have you been watering it?
For more information on banana tree care, please visit the following link:
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rickmanrc on
May 12, 2015
MinnesotaQ.How to transplant
Banana is getting so tall, it tries to fall over. I have tied it up and it still tries to fall. No shoots on it, and no bananas. The leaves are more than 3 feet long and it is beautiful, but what now? Can I transplant it deeper?
- Answered by
Heather on
May 15, 2015
Certified ExpertA.I would not transplant it deeper, but you may find a larger container will help with keeping it from falling over. A deeper container will allow for it to grow a deeper roots system and a wider container will add more balance to the bottom to counter the heavy top.
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June 15, 2015Q.Hardy Banana leaves have been damaged
I have a Hardy Banana (Musa resistente) that I have been growing indoors since last summer. I recently took it outside to correct its positioning in the pot (it was planted crooked) and on my way in, it hit the ceiling fan, leaving all leaves hanging except one. Should I cut it back, remove the broken leaves or what would you suggest? Thanks in advance.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 15, 2015A.You will need to wait and see if your plant can survive it's accident.
Leave a leaf alone if it's intact, but trim away any ragged edges.
New leaves will grow from the center.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/indoor-banana-plant.htm
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