Banana Trees

 I have 2 dwarf banana trees about 2' tall. Both of them put out new leaves
like crazy. However after only a few days, the leaves crack, and turn
brown/black. Consequently, I am not getting any long-term leaves.

The trees are outside right now. I am in Zone 6a (Kentucky). We have had
lots of mid-70 days, but some nights in the mid to upper 40s. I'm thinking
this might be the problem. In just the past few days, the weather seems to
have stabalized and actually hit the warmer Spring temps. Now we're in to
upper 70 days and mid-60 nights.

Any thoughts?

Captain Ed

 
Bananas don't grow on trees.

 


I can see that you and symplastless have much in common.

Bananas are tropical/subtropical plants.  The coolest place they are grown
commercially (just as a measure of suitability) here is on frost-free regions
near the coast in zone 10 and that is not optimal.  Although growing in cooler
zones is possible if you baby them and you don't expect to get good fruit.  By
that I mean put them in full sun in the warmest spot you have, protect from
frost and maybe grow only in the warmer months.  I infer that you have had
them indoors, perhaps you put them out too soon or the indoor spot just got
too cold.  Growing them outdoors in zone 6a will be a challenge.  Good luck.

David

 "David Hare-Scott" wrote:

Huh?  I don't know any "symplastless".  What is so difficult for you
to comprehend about the fact that bananas do not grow on trees?  Are
you legitimately mentally deficient or do you naturally portray an
anal sphincter... someone who can't decide on their own name must be
both... WTF is a Hare-Scott... I mean besides a pointy headed imbecile.

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Oh goody, we're doing names again. Now that we have that out of
the way, what is your problem with the name Christian?
Inquiring minds and all that sort of thing, don't you just know;o))
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