AeAe question

Magilla Gorilla · 11-01-2008, 06:05 PM

I have several AeAe plants that are planted outside in partial shade and are protected from the elements. My smallest plant appears to be splitting at its base. I have attached pictures. I do not see any bugs or pests. The other AeAe's and many other banana plants are all fine. This is only plant that is affected. The rest of this plant looks healthy. This plant is in the same soil, mulch, and watering as every other plant I have. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance!

mm4birds · 11-01-2008, 06:32 PM

Looks like the new growth is stronger than the older leaves and the pseudotem will be increasing in diameter as a result. Nice looking plant.

stumpy4700 · 11-01-2008, 08:58 PM

Looks like it is just getting bigger..

Chironex · 11-01-2008, 09:30 PM

I had something like this happen with a Monkey Fingers, then a strong wind split it apart and there were 2 or 3 pstems growing inside. Weird, but it grew out of it.

Magilla Gorilla · 11-01-2008, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Chironex

I had something like this happen with a Monkey Fingers, then a strong wind split it apart and there were 2 or 3 pstems growing inside. Weird, but it grew out of it.

Thanks for all the fast replys and good news! This plant came from Hawaii and is the smallest of my AeAe. I guess I never noticed it on other plants. I will keep an eye on it.

Gabe15 · 11-02-2008, 05:22 AM

ya, just looks like a growth spurt to me too. if the leaf is still growing, then it is not likely that there is anything bunched up inside there, but if the new leaf is not moving at all, then its possible that it died and new growth is trying to push thru.

11-01-2008, 06:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
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11-01-2008, 06:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
mm4birds mm4birds's Photo Gallery Find me on the map! Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 260 BananaBucks : 58,880 Feedback: 6 / 100% Said "Thanks" 32 Times Was Thanked 138 Times in 75 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1 Times	Re: AeAe question Looks like the new growth is stronger than the older leaves and the pseudotem will be increasing in diameter as a result. Nice looking plant.

11-01-2008, 08:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
stumpy4700 Going Ape for Bananas stumpy4700's Photo Gallery Location: Satellite Beach, Fla Find me on the map! Zone: Zone 10 Name: Stumpy-----a.k.a Jeff Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,194 BananaBucks : 63,636 Feedback: 3 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1,353 Times Was Thanked 678 Times in 349 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1,300 Times	Re: AeAe question Looks like it is just getting bigger..

11-01-2008, 09:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chironex The causasian Asian! Chironex's Photo Gallery Location: Jakarta, Indonesia Find me on the map! Zone: I have no idea Name: Scot Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,788 BananaBucks : 183,785 Feedback: 9 / 100% Said "Thanks" 4,544 Times Was Thanked 1,406 Times in 808 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 609 Times	Re: AeAe question I had something like this happen with a Monkey Fingers, then a strong wind split it apart and there were 2 or 3 pstems growing inside. Weird, but it grew out of it. __________________ Scot

11-02-2008, 05:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
Gabe15 Moderator Gabe15's Photo Gallery Location: Oahu, Hawaii Find me on the map! Zone: 12 Name: Gabe Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,892 BananaBucks : 13,504,497 Feedback: 5 / 100% Said "Thanks" 2 Times Was Thanked 8,246 Times in 2,201 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 8 Times	Re: AeAe question ya, just looks like a growth spurt to me too. if the leaf is still growing, then it is not likely that there is anything bunched up inside there, but if the new leaf is not moving at all, then its possible that it died and new growth is trying to push thru. __________________ Growing bananas in Colorado, Washington, Hawaii since 2004. Commercial banana farmer, 200+ varieties.

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