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Brownthumb22
09-05-2016, 10:14 AM
Hi. Bought a banana plant (unsure which kind) three weeks ago. When I got it it was very green and healthy. Has since started to brown on the smaller lower leaves first and now moving upwards to the larger leaves at the top. I had it in a corner slightly away from the window so I am worried it may not have been getting enough water but I am unsure. I have moved it closer to the window now. Will upload pictures to gallery. Please help!

sputinc7
09-05-2016, 01:19 PM
Welcome. Bananas like sun and water.

pitangadiego
09-06-2016, 11:20 PM
Didn't find the pix. Sounds like it is indoors, in which case it needs sunlight. Browning of leaves is quite frequently a sing of too little water, bu7t need to see specific pix.

a.hulva@coxinet.net
09-08-2016, 11:09 PM
Pictures would be helpful

Brownthumb22
09-09-2016, 06:03 PM
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Brownthumb22
09-09-2016, 06:06 PM
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CountryBoy1981
09-09-2016, 06:18 PM
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Could be mistaken, but that appears to be birds of paradise, not a banana plant.

pitangadiego
09-09-2016, 07:35 PM
That is Giant Bird of Paradise.

Probably needs a larger pot. May be to restricted to take up enough water. Not sure how well they do as house plants. Probably needs some sun.

37.667910
09-10-2016, 11:28 AM
I have a giant bird of paradise, and that is definitely one!