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Old 03-26-2017, 12:52 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Default Re: Alternate between container and ground?

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Originally Posted by eharriett View Post
I don't understand what you mean by loss of growth gains. If I put it from ground back into a pot, will part of it die, or growth will just be a bit stunted?

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Stunted and some leaves are likely to die because many roots will be broken when you remove the plant from the ground. I would remove all of the soil from the roots with a water spray because I don't like the idea of bringing soil born pests indoors. That cleaning of the roots would break even more roots. If you have a heavy clay soil, cleaning the roots is difficult.

I forgot to mention that, if your banana is basjoo, you don't have to worry as much about soil temperature.
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