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cherokee_greg

10-06-2009 10:05 AM

Problems with two bananas ?

I bought a Thai black banana the other day of EBay. When I took it out of the box I potted it up put it under my cabanna. Within seconds the leaves wilted all the way down. After two days there was no hope I cut the leaves off. It looks like it is still alive. Its still in filtered light. Im giving it water. I have not noticed any growth. Any sugestions ?

I have a ice cream Its in the ground. This one drooped down. I staked it up.The leaves did not wilt. But I have not noticed any new growth. It is looking a little stronger tho. I think there is hope for both. There not dead.
Im worried.

Dalmatiansoap

10-06-2009 10:13 AM

Re: Problems with two bananas ?

Dont water it till it sprouts new leaf or be very carefull with watering till then. U will easy risk corm rot that way.
Good luck with it and keep us posted ;)
:woohoonaner:

sandy0225

10-06-2009 10:13 AM

Re: Problems with two bananas ?

often when a banana is transplanted, they appear to not be doing anything for a few weeks. Actually though, what they are doing is rooting in. I'd not be worried at this point at all. Just keep them in a shaded warm location out of direct sun, damp but not wet, and give them some time.

LilRaverBoi

10-06-2009 02:53 PM

Re: Problems with two bananas ?

Yeah, sounds like they're working on developing a stronger root system. Just be patient...sounds like they'll be fine. For future reference, even if the leaves droop, I leave em on there. They can still provide the plant with some food/photosynthesis provided they're not brown/dried up. Might not look pretty, but my advice would be to just leave em on there next time (until they turn brown/dry up).

planetrj

10-06-2009 03:26 PM

Re: Problems with two bananas ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandy0225 (Post 101444)

This is excellent advice. One thing I might add is to make sure the soil it's currently in has LOTS of aeration. The ship/transplant period is the most crucial time to make sure that the roots don't get soggy. Keep it warm (between 70-80 degrees 24/7 is optimal) until you see significant growth. I always use 50% Perlite, 25% Sand, 25% organic matter for my transplant soil along with a good dose of rooting hormone with fungicide to assure there's not any sogging or fungal infections going on. Also, DON'T feed it at all for the first 6 weeks.

Good luck!

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