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DoctorSteve
06-05-2010, 09:00 AM
We left the windows open last night and it got down around 64 degrees. I went and looked at my banana and it had water drops coming out of the new leaf and the cigar (I think that is what you call it). It appears to be coming out of the leaf tip. I was just wondering why do bananas do this? I just like to know, that is the way I am. So if any of you banana scientists out there can explain this one to me it would be great.
I don't think this is a real health issue but I though this would be the best place to post this question.
sunfish
06-05-2010, 11:18 AM
Why does water seep out of banana tree leaves? - Yahoo! Answers (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071019225520AABByZ9)
DoctorSteve
06-05-2010, 08:24 PM
Very cool, thanks Sunfish. I guess it was just cool enough for it to happen.
Abnshrek
06-05-2010, 08:59 PM
The key thing is to make sure your not overwatering.. :^)
DoctorSteve
06-05-2010, 10:22 PM
Yeah I have been careful of that. The soil holds water fairly well, I actually haven't watered it in about a week and a half.
Scott
06-05-2010, 10:42 PM
Thx for asking that one Doc.
I thought it had something to do with humidity.
I'll keep an eye out for the drops.
Normally every morning I see these drops and have always joked with my wife..I say they're winking at me. Flashy little drops on the leaves look so clean and happy.
All happy plants
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