skiarun

Root rot shows itself through brown or black spots on the stems of the leaves.
Asia's tropical weather makes bananas grow at least twice as fast as anywhere in USA west coast. Perhaps the fast growth in Asia compensates for the water because the water is used so quickly. Banana plants in Asia grow upward from a foot each day....sometimes 3 feet a day.

I live in dry San Diego and am still trying to find the right soil mix, watering balance for the growth of my banana plants. I killed one of my recent transplanted pups by over watering it. I'm trying again using a soil with better drainage (lots of pumice and sand in the dirt).

If you've never had root rot in your bananas then you must have a super power and can be "Musa Man", superhero of banana plants. You are welcome to come and save my banana plants when they need a rescue.