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bakermike
08-06-2013, 06:03 PM
i live in montrose mi, just put on a lean to greenhouse last fall, received my first banana plant in march, it died and i planted 3 pups from it. they are now starting to get black spots and leaves are dying. it is a dwarf cavandish, any suggestions?

Abnshrek
08-06-2013, 06:15 PM
Hello & Welcome.. Hope you didn't plant it in soil w/ the water crystals.. :^)

Duckfood
08-06-2013, 08:40 PM
How much water are you giving them??? What kind of soil are they planted in??? Are they sitting in full sun??? Some sun, some shade??? All shade??? Are you giving fertilizer??? If so, how much???

A picture or two might help...

Welcome, and happy growing!!!

2woodensticks
08-06-2013, 09:04 PM
welcome ..a pic or two would be helpful,when you can...in the ground or pot???

bakermike
08-07-2013, 04:43 PM
they are in pots, i water on occasion because we have had a lot of rain, have not fertilized much, i hahe mixed pro mix potting soil with vermiculite ,perlite and orchid mix. they are outside in pots and receive alot of sun , i will try and post photos, thankyou all. is there any one in this area of mi that has a greenhouse and bananas? tryin to find the best heating for winter, thanks

cincinnana
08-07-2013, 08:27 PM
Welcome to the jungle !!!!:woohoonaner: