Evil Ken

Hi-

I have a new Blue Java plant I set in the ground 2 weeks ago...

The leaves were all green upon planting....yet now they are beginning to develop yellowish brown discoloration.

A new leaf developed...yet I see the small start of the same discoloration..

Is this:

Overwater?
Under-water?
Sunburn?
Stress due to transplant?
All of the above or something I did not list?

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!!

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Hamakua

Looks like shock/sunburn. Way too much sun on a new plant. But it will probably recover just fine where it is. Where did you get it from?

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Currently Growing:
Blue Java, FHIA 01, Gros Michelle, Dwarf Orinoco, Maoli Ele Ele, Maoli Manini, Maoli Dwarf Kaualau, Putalinga Kula, Iholena Lele, Iholena Ula Ula, Iholena Iholena, Iholena Kapua, Unknown purple leafed Iholena, Tuu Ghia, Tagomor, Luba, Kokor, Vunumami, Hapai

Evil Ken

Thank you so much.

I was in such a hurry to get her in the ground...I didn't read all of the "easing" information until it was too late. Lesson learned.

I purchased it from a grower in Sacramento. I stumbled across it on Facebook. (I have been wanting to get into bananas for quite some time and finally moved forward).

This gentleman had a ton of specimens. All kinds...California Gold, these, and plantains. And easily the largest Red I have ever laid eyes on....All of his plants were incredibly robust.

Considering this plants current condition; should I take any corrective measures? Like try to shade it some, or drench it with water? I have been watering it daily...not a lot of water but keeping the soil moist...a very slow trickle...maybe a half gallon or so a day in the late evening. The soil seems to drain well...a mix of sand, compost/manure, & local soil. I fed her once with Banana Fuel.

I really appreciate your insight. I really want to do this right.