Droopy? leaf tips

banfan · 05-07-2009, 11:57 PM

I notice that several of my TC banana plants, that are about 6 months old, are having their leaves fold backwards (towards the center of the plant) near the tips. Being a novice, I was wondering if that could be caused by lack of adequate fertilizer and/or water? If it is from another cause, what is it, and should I be concerned and try to correct it, or will it not have a negative impact on the health of the banana plant or on banana production?

Bananaman88 · 05-08-2009, 06:25 AM

My bananas do this occasionally. It seems to be either that the wind just blows the tip back and snaps the midrib of the leaf or maybe the tip has gotten injured in someway and then the wind blows it back. Are yours outside?

banfan · 05-08-2009, 02:41 PM

Yes, I have had them in the ground and in pots outside.

Bananaman88 · 05-08-2009, 03:27 PM

Shouldn't be a major problem. If the wind is doing it there is really nothing you can do.

banfan · 05-08-2009, 03:42 PM

Thanks, your answers bring a lot of relief.

05-07-2009, 11:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
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05-08-2009, 06:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
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05-08-2009, 02:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
banfan banfan's Photo Gallery Location: Miami, Florida Find me on the map! Zone: 10-11 Name: Sigi Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 130 BananaBucks : 13,959 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 413 Times Was Thanked 85 Times in 47 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 132 Times	Re: Droopy? leaf tips Yes, I have had them in the ground and in pots outside. __________________ Sigi

05-08-2009, 03:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bananaman88 Bananaculturist Bananaman88's Photo Gallery Location: Houston, TX area Find me on the map! Zone: 9 Name: Brent Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,019 BananaBucks : 216,783 Feedback: 22 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1,339 Times Was Thanked 2,263 Times in 1,178 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 191 Times	Re: Droopy? leaf tips Shouldn't be a major problem. If the wind is doing it there is really nothing you can do.

05-08-2009, 03:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
banfan banfan's Photo Gallery Location: Miami, Florida Find me on the map! Zone: 10-11 Name: Sigi Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 130 BananaBucks : 13,959 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 413 Times Was Thanked 85 Times in 47 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 132 Times	Re: Droopy? leaf tips Thanks, your answers bring a lot of relief. __________________ Sigi

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