How young can plants go dormant and survive
Hello All: I germinated 7 plants mid summer. (Basjoo and dwarf cavendish i think)They are about 2' with 4 leaves. I have tried and failed to overwinter in a heated garage/home office. First i was over watering, stopped that and then spider mites took over, sprayed with a 2% insecticidal soap and they now look like they are just about to die. It rotted the new leaves trying to unfurl.
Basic conditions: Temp 50-70, 2 skylights, 500w MH light, Humidity 47-50's, standard peat based potting compost.
What can i do to save them? add more light and heat? or reduce and have them nap for the next few months?
They are in the same room as citrus, coffee, avacado, etc and they are all fine.
I do not want to be guilty of bananacide so any help appreciated. And yes, this is my first time to grow bananas, but not my last.
Many thanks,
R, aka jackdarook
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