xcadaverx

These are two photos of leaves on the exact same tree. The red midrib (?) is on the newer leaf, whereas the older leaf seems fine.

Is it normal to have a red coloring in the midrib of the ice cream banana plant? Is this a sign of a deficiency? Or perhaps too much of a particular nutrient?

Here's the one with red coloring:





Here's the one that seems to be normal, from the same plant:




Cheers!

Mikemooreflorida

yes, the red tints in the now commonly incorrectly named "ice cream" banana plants (really a namwa) will vary in leaves and pstems. very normal, no issues

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xcadaverx

Great to hear! Thanks Mike!