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Old 06-15-2012, 08:44 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Default Re: Musa Basjoo Pup Wilting/Drooping

The pup came away with one full side of roots. I circled approximately 8-10" away from it, though a few of the larger roots near the bottom of the corm were damaged on lifting. The opposite half is completely rootless, dusted with rooting hormone.

I removed 4 of the bottom leaves yesterday. The remaining 4 have perked up a bit, but the top leaf is still bent over (midrib curved laterally, not the normal bend you would see as it emerges). It does look to be in better shape after a night's rest, but there's 5 more hours of sun.

If I don't move it to more shade, what are the risks? Slower recovery? How quickly should I see a "perk"?

I'm trying to be gentle with the watering and mainly foliar watering while keeping the soil moist.
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