Follow Us!
† Requires Javascript
Copyright © 1997-2009 Demand Media. All rights reserved.
|
| Member | Message |
|---|---|
 |
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 |
 |
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. |
 |
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 |
|
|
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. |
|
|
Posted: May/17/2010 5:42 PM PST
A banana "tree" is not true "tree" it is related to grasses. If you cross section a banana plant you will find that they are layered like an onion. What you are seeing is only in the outer layers and they grow from the inner layers. If the leaves die remove them it will expose the next layer (leaf). You shouldn't have anything to worry about just dont let water stand around their roots or they will rot and die. |
† Requires Javascript
Copyright © 1997-2009 Demand Media. All rights reserved.
