Bananas about Bananas

Discussion in 'Outdoor Tropicals' started by sandyheinemann, Feb 26, 2006.

  1. sandyheinemann

    sandyheinemann Member

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    I moved to Houston this time last year and banana trees were in good shape. In late summer/fall, leaves started to turn brown and now all leaves are brown. Are they dead - will they come back? What happened to them and how can I avoid in future?
     
  2. Carol Ja

    Carol Ja Active Member 10 Years

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    I'd chop them down, and then start them back up from scratch from the root. People in colder zones frequently let them die back to the ground every year.
    Also, I would look into why they are dying, enough water? To cold? Need food?
    Or is it something more nasty like a fungus of some sort, Did the leaves die suddenly, or did you notice some spreading dark patches first.
    Carol Ja
     
  3. sandyheinemann

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    Thank you for your quick reply. The leaves started going brown gradually but then the whole plants rapidly browned. I don't think it was lack of water but maybe feeding. Can you recommend frequency of watering and what to feed on - my garden misses the greenery badly.
     
  4. Carol Ja

    Carol Ja Active Member 10 Years

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    Bananas lke lots of water, but they don't need to be swimming, as for feeding them,
    20-10-10 in a slow release is probably the most ideal
    www.tropic.ca
    sells some, or your local (on your side of the border) nursery will carry something.
    I love the look of banana leaves, good luck
    Carol Ja
     
  5. sandyheinemann

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    ........thanks again. Hopefully I can have beautiful banana plants again this year.
     

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