Pruning and Forming Thicker Pseudostem
I realize that when I am pruning lower leaves, these layers should form the thicker pseudostem over time. However, when I am pruning lower leaves, I realize sometimes the layers brown and peel away from the pseudo stem, rendering them useless.
Is this due to incorrectly pruning? I don't want these layers to rot the stem and also they are rather unaesthetic so have been removing them. Is this normal? I usually prune with an inch of stem left on each.
Thank you!
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Current Collection:
(1) Dwarf Cavendish
(1) Truly Tiny
(1) Blue Java
(1) Double Mahoi
(1) Musa Siamensis
(1) Manzano Apple
(2) Musa Basjoo
(1) Fe'I Aiuri
(1) Musa Ornata
Also growing assorted Colocasia (California and Gigantae) and Alocasia (Portora, Sumo, Borneo King), avocado, lemon, palms, agave, fiddle leaf, monstera deliciosa, bird of paradise, and pineapple.
Nashville, TN
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