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Originally Posted by Gorah
Hi all
I am in Cornwall UK. My Musa basjoo was purchased in June and grew away moderately to 2-3 foot. But at least 6 weeks ago - still summer here - it abruptly stopped and the next leaves refused to unfurl. Meanwhile it has sprouted three pups, the largest of which is approaching a foot. I am preparing to wrap it up for winter soon and I guess the story will play out next summer but I wondered if anyone had an idea why growth abruptly stopped. I had been feeding once a week and watering when soil was losing dampness. Watering has slowed now as autumn sets and I have stopped feeding. One final thing: the leaves are browning at the edges which I put down to colder weather, but what do I know. Thanks for any advice.
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Congratulations on those pups.
My guess your temps are lowering in the 16's and days are shorter and your plant is sorting itself out with the new pups. Possibly redirecting resources.
You plants will keep growing till the ground temps get in the 2-3c
With the rain you are getting the pups should do well.
Do you wrap your plants for the winter for protection?