browndrake

I have all my bananas potted up for winter. They are enjoying the wood stove and my south and west facing windows.

I will need to repot some of them soon as they are still growing at a pretty good rate.

Question: If a plant gets rootbound, will it get un-rootbound when I plant it outside in the spring? Will there be anything special that I will need to do for it?

Is it important to not let it get rootbound? Honestly rootbound sounds good to me...if it has no long term consequences, as I only have about 5'-6' more space until they are pushing my ceiling. I am hoping that spring comes before they hit the ceiling...or I will need to move them to my dad's place to gain a few more feet of headspace.

Any feedback appreciated.

aaron

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Richard

You have the right idea ... root bound will slow them down. A wood stove can really lower the humidity: check the pot moisture early and often.

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browndrake

Thanks,

The stove does significantly accelerate the drying out of the soil in the containers. I actually think that I prefer it so, as I have heard too many stories of rotting corms out. When the soil gets pretty dry, I water it again, and I mist the leaves whenever there is a fire.

So, will rootbound plants grow unfettered when planted outside in spring?

thanks again

aaron

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