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- Q.Dwarf Banana Leaf Plant - We purchased the plant from Home Depot - the edges and tips of the leaves are brown and the new ...
- Q.Banana Plants - My indoor banana plant seems to be growing another sprout on its side. Should I cut this off or let ...
- Q.When Do You Plant Banana Trees - We dug up our banana trees. But need info on when to plant them.
- Q.Musa Hardy Banana Tree Plant - I live in Indiana. If I put this plant in a pot, does it like to be pot bound or ...
- Q.Bananas - I live in UK and just uncovered my banana plants and noticed the flower pod had formed in the winter. ...
- Q.No Fruit On Banana Trees - I have 4 banana trees, all from the same plant. They are 2 years old and about 8 feet tall. ...
- Q.Banana Tree Plant - What are these brown spots and holes? I haven't seen any bugs?? I'm in Alabama and it gets full sun. ...
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ShilohHome on
October 27, 2015
Point Richmond, CAQ.dwarf banana leaf plant
We purchased the plant from Home Depot - the edges and tips of the leaves are brown and the new pups' tips are brown also. Can we prevent this? There is another pup growing on its own in the same pot and there are no brown edges.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 28, 2015A.The Indoor Banana Plant has some specific growing care needed.
Optimizing it's conditions will help it stay healthy and happy.
Some browning of tips will happen.
I also suggest using distilled water for watering or letting the tap water sit for 24 hours before using for the plant.
This can help with salts building up in the soil and turning the leave edges brown or dark.Here is a link with care information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/indoor-banana-plant.htm
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- Asked by
star20488 on
February 20, 2016Q.Banana Plants
My indoor banana plant seems to be growing another sprout on its side. Should I cut this off or let it grow and cut down the original tree?
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Downtoearthdigs on
February 22, 2016A.Yes, it actually is a good idea to separate the sucker from the mother plant.
The baby plant compete with the mother.
To ensure that the sucker plant is viable to grow on it's own, it should be at least 3 feet tall and 2 to 6 inches in diameter.
Tip the plant and pots on it's side and gently slide the roots and soil from the pot.
Brush away any soil from the sucker to expose the sucker. Using a clean and sharp knife remove the sucker from the mother plant roots.
Plant the sucker in a pot that is adequate sized; it will need to be a the same depth it was previously.
Use a good quality and well draining potting soil. Water the plant well.
Return the mother plant to her pot and add additional soil.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/indoor-banana-plant.htm
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Anonymous on
April 5, 2016Q.when do you plant banana trees
We dug up our banana trees. But need info on when to plant them.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 5, 2016A.These articles should help with growing banana trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/indoor-banana-plant.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/growing-cold-hardy-bananas.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
kat.doran on
May 4, 2016
Fort Wayne indianaQ.Musa hardy banana tree plant
I live in Indiana. If I put this plant in a pot, does it like to be pot bound or should I buy a big pot for better growth? Also, how do I get starts off of it? Does it grow from a bulb?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 6, 2016A.Banana Trees grow from rhizomes.
A Banana Tree will preform best when it is slightly root bound.
If it is growing in a 1 gallon pot, you can move it up to a 3 gallon size,
if it is in a 3 gallon, move it to a 5 gallon.Here are some articles with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/growing-cold-hardy-bananas.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/indoor-banana-plant.htmhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/growing-bananas-from-seeds.htm
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PeterPoernig on
May 9, 2016
Newbury, UK. RG20 9UQQ.Bananas
I live in UK and just uncovered my banana plants and noticed the flower pod had formed in the winter. Unfortunately, we had some late frosts. There are no leaves. Will new leaves be produced? Many thanks, Peter Poernig
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 10, 2016A.It is doubtful that any new leaves will form. Depending on how cold and how much the flower and plant suffered from the cold, the flower may or may not open.
The flower stalk should start to open from the leathery cover. Tiny white flowers will emerge and then little bananas form.After a Banana plant produces a flower and fruit, it won't produce any more fruit and is generally removed from the garden. You can then plant again.
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Shamrock1946 on
June 20, 2016
Los AngelesQ.No fruit on banana trees
I have 4 banana trees, all from the same plant. They are 2 years old and about 8 feet tall. They have no fruit. How do I get them to produce fruit?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 21, 2016A.There are specific growing conditions needed to produce bananas.
This link will help you.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Tam4bama on
June 29, 2016
35079Q.Banana tree plant
What are these brown spots and holes? I haven't seen any bugs?? I'm in Alabama and it gets full sun. I water every other day if it doesn't rain. I was watering everyday, and it didn't like that! Thanks in advance!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 29, 2016A.These links will help you pinpoint the cause.
https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/WangKH/Downloads/2014Banana-Sugano.pdf
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/growing-cold-hardy-bananas.htm
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