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john_ny · 02-03-2010, 07:15 PM

Oh dear, this does not sound too good, but there is hope. Dark and squishy usually means rot. Cut the stem back to where it is good firm green. In winter, when the plants are not growing vigorously, they need less water. In active growth, they can be watered every day, but if you are keeping one growing, on a windowsill, etc., over the winter, they should only be watered when they get dry. If you de-pot them, and let them go dormant, they should only be watered once or twice, lightly, all winter, or not at all.

We have several members in BC, and they should be able to give you better advice. As a retired US Navy pilot, I've been in every province, except Sascatchewan, and I can say BC can be pretty nanner friendly, but Cold Lake, Alta. was not too good.

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john_ny Member john_ny's Photo Gallery Location: Staten Island, NY - southernmost county in NY State. Find me on the map! Zone: USDA7- Sunset34 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,014 BananaBucks : 937,988 Feedback: 5 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1,057 Times Was Thanked 2,284 Times in 832 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 37 Times	Re: One of those Newbie questions! Oh dear, this does not sound too good, but there is hope. Dark and squishy usually means rot. Cut the stem back to where it is good firm green. In winter, when the plants are not growing vigorously, they need less water. In active growth, they can be watered every day, but if you are keeping one growing, on a windowsill, etc., over the winter, they should only be watered when they get dry. If you de-pot them, and let them go dormant, they should only be watered once or twice, lightly, all winter, or not at all. We have several members in BC, and they should be able to give you better advice. As a retired US Navy pilot, I've been in every province, except Sascatchewan, and I can say BC can be pretty nanner friendly, but Cold Lake, Alta. was not too good. __________________ John