So I'm new to the banana scene here in Phoenix AZ. My wife recently picked up a blue java for us to try in the backyard. We selected a spot under a mesquite tree so it would get filtered sun/shade after 12pm. I dug the hole about 24 inches deep and about 3 feet wide, and filled it with cactus mix, compost, and steer manure. I added about a 2-3 inch layer of mulch on top. Seemed to be doing well for the first week, but we're in record heat now 100-107 and I'm starting to see significant droop during the day. I've had a new leaf come out and it is fairly yellow, and there's already a new one coming in behind it. I was watering every day, but backed off to every other day as I don't want to over water (currently I'm hand watering very deeply). We also gave it a few ounces of 16-8-24 fertilizer in a gallon of water two days ago.
TLDR, I'm hoping the heat is just causing some stress and all is well. Any suggestions on water? We watered yesterday and its still "wet" on our soil moisture meter. The hole has excellent drainage. Here's some pics. Help put a newbie at ease please, heh.
*Edit, I'm trying to upload pics to my gallery to share here (per instructions) but they don't seem to want to upload. I'll keep trying, they may come later.
Figured it out.
