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RAZ0905 · 09-04-2012, 05:15 PM

Hello everyone!!!

I am new at growing banana plants. I have been reading up trying to learn. I received 2 small plants, about 6 inches tall. The leaves were green and seemed well watered. However once I planted then in a container the leaves dried out and wilted. I'm afraid they may die. It has been over 100 degrees the past few days and will continue. I think the sun has burned them.
I also received a 4 foot plant, I am afraid the same thing will happen also.

I have been watering them frequently during the day to ensure they don't dry out. I moved them to a somewhat shaded area so they don't die completely.

I would plant them in the ground, but the cooler season will be approaching and I seems foolish. I would like to dig them up to bring thm inside.

Does anyone have any tips or ideas as to what I can do to keep them from dying? Also any ideas what the best fertilizer to use?

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RAZ0905 Location: Dallas,TX Zone: 8a-8b Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 5 BananaBucks : 4,604 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	New Timer Hello everyone!!! I am new at growing banana plants. I have been reading up trying to learn. I received 2 small plants, about 6 inches tall. The leaves were green and seemed well watered. However once I planted then in a container the leaves dried out and wilted. I'm afraid they may die. It has been over 100 degrees the past few days and will continue. I think the sun has burned them. I also received a 4 foot plant, I am afraid the same thing will happen also. I have been watering them frequently during the day to ensure they don't dry out. I moved them to a somewhat shaded area so they don't die completely. I would plant them in the ground, but the cooler season will be approaching and I seems foolish. I would like to dig them up to bring thm inside. Does anyone have any tips or ideas as to what I can do to keep them from dying? Also any ideas what the best fertilizer to use?