Grvolp2

I realize that when I am pruning lower leaves, these layers should form the thicker pseudostem over time. However, when I am pruning lower leaves, I realize sometimes the layers brown and peel away from the pseudo stem, rendering them useless.

Is this due to incorrectly pruning? I don't want these layers to rot the stem and also they are rather unaesthetic so have been removing them. Is this normal? I usually prune with an inch of stem left on each.

Thank you!

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Current Collection:
(1) Dwarf Cavendish
(1) Truly Tiny
(1) Blue Java
(1) Double Mahoi
(1) Musa Siamensis
(1) Manzano Apple
(2) Musa Basjoo
(1) Fe'I Aiuri
(1) Musa Ornata

Also growing assorted Colocasia (California and Gigantae) and Alocasia (Portora, Sumo, Borneo King), avocado, lemon, palms, agave, fiddle leaf, monstera deliciosa, bird of paradise, and pineapple.

Nashville, TN

Akula

I only prune banana leaves after they lose rigidity and fold down to the pstem and turn brown. I like to see a green pstem so remove old layers as they turn brown and dry out. I try to maintain maximum green on my plant to generate energy for the plant’s growth. A green pstem is probably like having an extra leaf or two vs. a brown, dried up outer layer.