Re: earwigs?
I cannot say for sure, but its possible that it is Banana Streak Virus (BSV). This virus can be spread by mealybugs, however, it is integrated into the genome of many banana plants, 'Pisang Ceylon' being one of them. It is already in many of the plants we grow, but just never shows itself. It can sit undetected forever, but sometimes under certain conditions, usually by stress, it can become activated. It is somewhat of a mystery, and the information out there on it is rather confusing.
What I would do is first fertilize it and give it the best care you can, if you are already doing this or it does not work after 1-2months. Then I would remove and destroy the plant. It is definitely not an insect issue, and it really looks like BSV, though it could be some extreme nutrient deficiency.
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Growing bananas in Colorado, Washington, Hawaii since 2004. Commercial banana farmer, 200+ varieties.
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