Kat2

Not necessarily. I had turmeric, plain old ginger and a red ginger potted up; they died. A few days ago I was getting ready to recycle my precious containers when I noticed growth; today I planted the 1st 2 and will find a place for the 3rd. (I was very bad with them but they made it.)

You are probably not watering too much unless you have clay soil; your pups are in shock. (And royally ticked at you right now.) If you have a big enough pot, put the group in that with good soil. (I actually do have 1 that's big enough but most people don't.)

Bananas are pretty tough but not infallible. Cutting off old leaves will do nothing but make the plant look prettier--until there are none. If I didn't have a pot, I'd fashion one out of a tarp or large box which I filled with good dirt; this I'd put under a tree or at the least in an area that only got morning sun. Water and watch.

ETA: If you plan to "hang out" with us, update your profile to show your location. Why? It will help us help you.

__________________