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Alisa
05-09-2013, 12:54 AM
Why do my banana plant look like this

LilRaverBoi
05-09-2013, 12:59 AM
What's the problem? It looks fine to me....maybe a bit curled down, but no real noticeable issue.

Alisa
05-09-2013, 01:09 AM
Yeah why are the leaves getting curled down and why are they getting brown spots

Alisa
05-09-2013, 01:10 AM
And what to do if I can't sit it outside during the summer so it can still have potential growth

Alisa
05-09-2013, 01:18 AM
Do anyone know what cheap lighting source should I get to keep the banana plant growing indoors

TRAY
05-09-2013, 02:56 AM
A full spectrum bulb..5000k or more and the higher the watts the better.
65 Watt Compact Fluorescent CFL 6500K Full Spectrum Daylight (http://www.1000bulbs.com/product/6052/FC65-S65.html)

TRAY
05-09-2013, 03:13 AM
BTW Did you just get it? looks like transplant shock to me..if so it should recover. Losing A losing a few leaves won't hurt it, as long as it's putting out new ones. Put it in a window if u can and give it fresh air when possible.

Alisa
05-09-2013, 03:56 AM
Can I put the light in a regular living room table lamp

LilRaverBoi
05-09-2013, 10:03 AM
Might be too wet....kinda looks wet in the picture, but it may have just been watered. Especially indoors, you have to water more sparingly than you may think. Wait till the soil is very dry on the surface and still pretty dry if you poke your finger down into it. Then give it a moderate amount and wait till it dries out again. Despite being tropical plants, bananas don't like to have their feet wet for extended periods. Well-draining soil is preferred.