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Banana Trees

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pjmac
Joined: 8/16/2009
Location: rescue
Posts: 1
Posted: Aug/16/2009 3:13 PM PST

I divided 2 of my musa basjoo banana trees yesterday and transplanted them back in the ground.They are starting to wilt and dont look to good now,and i am wondering if they are going into shock.They all had good roots on the pups which were all about 3 feet tall.Please let me know..Thanks Pete
witt blog photos
Joined: 3/28/2008
Location: The Bucolic Bungalow Lancaster, SC
Posts: 6930
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Posted: Aug/17/2009 1:53 AM PST

I wish that I could help you, Pete. I tried growing a banana plant once and even got it to survive a winter, but the next winter killed it.
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Joined: 1/15/2008
Location: Bothell
Posts: 668
Posted: Aug/17/2009 7:05 AM PST

Hi Pete, welcome to GG. I have many Musas and that occasionally happens after transplant. If they don't revive this season, they should return from the roots so leave them in the ground-depending on your zone. ~Andrea
gene147147
Joined: 10/07/2009
Location: sarasota
Posts: 2
Posted: Oct/08/2009 8:15 PM PST

The banana is a sensitive plant and when transplanting, you should take as much of the original soil as possible. The plant should recover once the root system reestablishes and it adjusts to the nutrient change in the soil. If the coming winter is going to become cold in your area (less than 38 degrees), place manure around the base and a clear plastic cover over the plant. Good luck.
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