Kat2

At the risk of sounding really stupid, I'll say what I'd do. (Since you were already considering trashing the plant, why not take a chance?) I'd very carefully cut back the extra leaves in order to give the bananas a chance. Yes, I realize you want as much green as possible on a plant but I believe some members have harvested fruit on P-stems that had very few leaves after a rough winter.

I hope someone who has experience with this issue checks in to correct my ignorance. BTW, after 3 years I have my very 1st flag leaf (ear of corn) opening now; I've counted 24 fingers thus far. It's developing normally I guess...I honestly don't know but I am excited except when I get conked on the head turning on the hose...poor location planning but I'm not moving her now.

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