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Yes, the leaves fold down due to high heat or lack of water. The soil should be damp but dry out between watering. The roots need air, so the soil does not need to be soaked. Thus the need for fast draining soil for the excess water to drain out of the pot. Mist the plant 2 or 3 Xs a day.



Mix the soil & perlite. A little bit of course pine bark would be good to. Make sure the pot will allow water to drain out and the drain holes are above the water in the saucer.



A banana plant this size should be in a pot about 18" to 24" diam.

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