Re: New Ensete leaves coming out deformed?
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Originally Posted by Bob
Is it possible they're just growing so fast that the new leaves are tearing themselves? My Maurelii has one leaf looking much the same and I just figured that's normal and happens from time to time.
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This has also been my experience with ensete, and indeed with some musa. The only time it's a problem is if the leaf gets held up and can't get out, then I have to cut to allow it to develop (I call it a 'leafcerian delivery'.). Otherwise, I just say I have a very interesting leaf shape!
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