What is causing this????

rocco · 03-16-2008, 06:03 PM

Hello everyone,

A newbie question here....any idea what is causing this on my musa basjoo leaf? I have 2 plants in a container with a south facing window with shutters

mm4birds · 03-16-2008, 06:18 PM

Needs more humidity. Try putting the plant on a tray filled with wet gravel and spray periodically with warm water.

rocco · 03-16-2008, 06:39 PM

Any other options apart from this? I don't have gravel at my disposal, the plants are in a plastic pot, with holes underneath, with a tray to catch the excess water.

rocco · 03-16-2008, 06:47 PM

I found this article

Humidity and Houseplants

bigdog · 03-17-2008, 01:09 PM

I wouldn't be too concerned about it. Looks like very minor damage on an otherwise pretty healthy plant. Probably related to indoor growing conditions.

Whatever · 03-17-2008, 06:43 PM

Ive had that happen before from lack of water.

STEELVIPER · 03-17-2008, 06:46 PM

Lack of water is my guess also. At least it looks like it.

rocco · 03-17-2008, 07:43 PM

Thanks fellas...I have watered it thoroughly now, with 20-20-20 fertilizer. It has been growing at a vigorous rate since I bought it a few weeks ago, in a 15cm pot, with a sprout of 1 leaf per week

rocco · 03-19-2008, 07:28 AM

Just another question for the xperts here.....when I do finally plant this in the ground on the front lawn when it warms up, what kind of mulch should I use around the plant to retain the moisture?

Cheers

cactus6103 · 03-19-2008, 08:02 AM

I would use whatever is local to you. Down here in NC, I use pine straw. Back in CT, I used wood chip because they were free. Just make sure you do mulch and keep them watered. Red

lorax · 03-19-2008, 07:27 PM

Ah, could also be cold spots on the leaves, due to how close it is to your wintery window...

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mm4birds mm4birds's Photo Gallery Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 128 BananaBucks : 1,569 Feedback: 4 / 100% Thanks: 3 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts Welcomes: 0	Re: What is causing this???? Needs more humidity. Try putting the plant on a tray filled with wet gravel and spray periodically with warm water.

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rocco Location: Southern Ontario Zone: Zone 5b Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 38 BananaBucks : 635 Feedback: 0 / 0% Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Welcomes: 0	Re: What is causing this???? I found this article Humidity and Houseplants

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rocco Location: Southern Ontario Zone: Zone 5b Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 38 BananaBucks : 635 Feedback: 0 / 0% Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Welcomes: 0	Re: What is causing this???? Just another question for the xperts here.....when I do finally plant this in the ground on the front lawn when it warms up, what kind of mulch should I use around the plant to retain the moisture? Cheers

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