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chong · 06-18-2008, 12:18 AM

That's because the emerging pstem is growing a lot fatter that the exterior sheath, which probably stopped growing when it was in the cold. I don't think that it's anything to be alarmed on. That could be a good sign, as well. If the plant is big enough, that might be where the blossom is.

06-18-2008, 12:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
chong Senior Member chong's Photo Gallery Location: Seattle, WA Find me on the map! Zone: 8-9 Name: Chong Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 916 BananaBucks : 6,507 Feedback: 3 / 100% Thanks: 163 Thanked 370 Times in 218 Posts Welcomes: 225	Re: Pseudostem tearing on sheaths from the top: That's because the emerging pstem is growing a lot fatter that the exterior sheath, which probably stopped growing when it was in the cold. I don't think that it's anything to be alarmed on. That could be a good sign, as well. If the plant is big enough, that might be where the blossom is.