Re: Pruning Bananas
No- I have been cutting out the newest growth because the plants are getting too tall. Very carefully, I cut out a leaf at a time so that I don't cut a bloom if it is coming up. I do not cut the lower leaves at all. I have read that a tree needs nine leaves in oder to have the energy to bloom and produce nanners, so I cut out as few of the crown as possible. My problem is that the crown of many of the trees is either near the ceiling or at it and if a stem comes out it has no room to come out. Its not as pretty but I think it is the only alternative I have. If anyone else has advice I'd be very grateful.
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