I Need Help!

LAPlantDiva · 11-11-2018, 01:32 AM

I separated a 4 foot pup from the mother plant but I did not get the roots, only the white underground stem part. Another small plant had started to grow and I took that and planted both of them together in soil prepared for tropical plants.

Does it have a chance of growing, or will it die.

What can I do?

Thank you professionals.

Botanical_Bryce · 11-11-2018, 01:55 AM

It may still grow. I get breaks at times and I just plant them to see how they do. Often they end up growing and once in a while just don't. They parent plant will probably make plenty more. Digging a hole by the plant you want to remove helps release pressure and limit breaking.

beam2050 · 11-11-2018, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Botanical_Bryce

It may still grow. I get breaks at times and I just plant them to see how they do. Often they end up growing and once in a while just don't. They parent plant will probably make plenty more. Digging a hole by the plant you want to remove helps release pressure and limit breaking.

what he said was yes it will be probably ok. put it in a pot with some good potting soil. give it some water don't drown it and sit back and wait. don't give it no more water no matter what you think.

shibadibadoo · 11-11-2018, 09:02 AM

I've had some come up with no roots that made it. Keep it out of the heat and direct sunlight and mist the leaves to keep them from dying off.

LAPlantDiva · 12-03-2018, 03:57 PM

Hello, folks!

Thank you so much for your help. We had rain a few days ago, and yesterday morning I checked on the pup I planted with NO ROOTS, and happy to report that it has rooted (see photo) in my opinion. Not only did the large leaf unfold, but a new leaf is also growing!!!!
I have about 4 new pups sprouting up from the mother, but they are not too tall yet. I will take a couple and try my luck at indoor planting. I bought two very large planters to plant them indoors. I'M SOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED!!! No roots, and it survived!

pitangadiego · 12-03-2018, 08:33 PM

You have nothing to lose by letting it be and seeing what happens. Bananas are amazingly resilient.

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