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jhrusovszky
12-07-2012, 05:02 PM
I have what I think is a Cavendish Banana Tree growing in a container in my home in Wisconsin. I planted this one from a "baby" that grew up from the original (the original seemed to produce 5 bananas and then about the time they were ripe it just fell over ... as if the trunk got weak).

I have noticed there are white blotches on it and I am concerned that this is most likely not good. Can anyone tell what this is from the picture?

White Blotches (http://www.jayjaynet.com/jayjay/2.jpg)

Thank you.

sunfish
12-07-2012, 05:04 PM
Maybe mealybug

Mealybug - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mealybug)

2woodensticks
12-07-2012, 05:53 PM
maybe power mold??soil looks very moist..might be a concern

Abnshrek
12-08-2012, 12:19 AM
I think Tony is all over it today.. :^)

LilRaverBoi
12-08-2012, 02:05 AM
I agree with mealy bugs. Not sure the best treatment, though. Neem oil? Insecticidal soap?

sunfish
12-08-2012, 07:12 AM
spray a mixture of 10 percent rubbing alcohol and 90 percent water