Why my bananas are dying

[@thehuntfortruth]

I know you're a nursery guy but the knowledge and experiments you are conducting have world changing implications. Appreciate you shamus!

[@AlejandroLopez-nq8nd]

Its very possible you may get a pup eventually from that “dying banana” or itself burst open with new growth from its core. Leave it there even if it looks “dead”. My experience at least in Puerto Rico is that Banana/plantain trees are good at making comebacks when you least expect it. The “heart” of the plant that stays underground can remain alive for quite some time and send new pups. Ive had plantains fall from wind and thrown them in a corner of the yard for weeks and you see the heart throwing pups even while it is above ground. Ive then planted that “heart” again and they went on to be healthy plants. Hope for the best!

[@gerry427]

Amazing Shamus...even a well-seasoned professional as your self is still always learning !!! Shows me , I have a long, long, way to go but its ok. Keep them awesome instructional vids coming please !!! Thanks a mil, Gerry from San Diego, CA

[@abc_cba]

They're drying because they need humidity and moisture in the soil. Try adding some mulch to the base. And please , keep the soil loose.

[@cpprclrd8790]

What does keeping the soil loose mean ? Also which mulch should I add and how do I stop the les es from turning brown/yellow ?

[@abc_cba]

@@cpprclrd8790 Loose means it should not be dense, it should be light for the roots to move freely

[@mattheww8059]

They can’t be no success without failure, thanks for sharing Don,

[@BozezandBabsSchneiderKeepEyesO]

We beg to differ. It's a fungus from too much water and not enough drainage.

[@martinwittig4739]

I usually plant a bunch of them closer together, or I’ll put them next to something that provides some shade, like a giant bird of paradise. They do really well if they get a break from the heat and sun. It’s funny because everything in my yard, regardless if it can take full sun or not (including succulents) does way better with a bit of shade during the day:)

[@danielg.pesante1131]

From the video you can’t “see” the source of the problem, but the sun is not the problem.

[@cathiegalbraith475]

It is nice seeing more videos from you. Today’s was especially pertinent since I have a dwarf namwah (sp?) also. I am in San Diego so I don’t have the heat that you do. Mine seems to be doing OK. It has sun about half the day. In light of this video I will keep a close eye on its condition. Thanks for the heads up.

[@garycard1456]

Jesus, I get the impression the scorching sun in Arizona probably has to be experienced in order to be believed. I live in England, and while the sun here from June-August packs out enough UV to roast your skin if you wear no sunscreen and are exposed for a few hours, I get the impression that the Arizona sun is a beast! It is all well and good if you can set up a microclimate maximizing shading and humidity, but exposed tropicals don't stand a chance. We have had a remarkable summer here in England this year, and from June to August I had to set up a 40% UV-blocking shade cloth to protect the delicate new foliage of my potted citrus, carambola, dwarf Cavendish, Irwin mango, etc. If you look at the new growth of many species, you'll notice that it has a reddish or purplish tinge. This is because the plant produces carotenoid pigments which act as antioxidants to stop UV-assisted free radical damage of the delicate new leaf tissue (this UV damage is what we see as sun scorch). In the wet subtropics and tropics, the high air humidity offsets or counterbalances the intense UV of the sun, acting as a sort of 'moisturiser' for the plant's foliage. If air humidity is low but the sun intense (as in Arizona), UV damage to cultivated tropical and subtropical plants (naturally from wet or moist tropical regions) is exacerbated. Of course, species adapted to the dry tropics (hot deserts/semi-arid regions) don't suffer from these issues.

[@HerbalLyfStyl]

I agree with this! I’ve been dealing with bananas and the afternoon sun for a year and killed two palms so far; now the palms I have are doing better because they get just the slightest bit more shade!

[@martinwittig4739]

Completely agree. A lot of my bananas prefer a break from the sun in SoCal. They can’t take the heat all day even the bigger more established ones do better with some shade.

[@jonathonp1098]

When you transfer from one environment to another you can have troubles if the light cycle changes. Doesn't matter if it is from shade to sun or vice versa. If you can slowly introduce the plant to the new environment via pot (before planting in the ground) that is best.

[@ashleighfrickmaringione4578]

I don’t think that is your issue. Bananas are full sun plants. I live in south Florida and mine are all in full sun literally all day long. Maybe give your soil some worm castings and a good organic fertilizer - I do this every 2-3 weeks until bloom. Also, when transplanting bananas in to the ground or to a new location cut the existing leaves in half. This will encourage new leaf growth for a stronger, healthier banana plant.

[@Lkjhgfdsa127]

Very helpful I think maybe I’m having the same situation 😢

[@CustomGardenSolutions]

Get that banana tree thing down. I think I might want to put one in my backyard in the next year or so. And I'll probably be getting it from you...,😁😁

[@keithb6817]

My painting ladder landed on mine in a storm while painting my porch broke alot of leaves off my pup should i count it as dead or will it come back?

[@MA-ww5eo]

Thanks for sharing useful information 🌱

[@aron8949]

you are missing two feet of mulch.

[@stanfordmuyila]

I cut leaves/stem to reduce transpiration

[@fortmyersfruitforest5214]

Damn that Arizona Sun ☀️ be a killer

[@jheiny1231]

Way to much wind. Your leafs are shredded. Then after the shredding of the leafs the sun doesn't help. You need a new planting location. Sun half the day. Out of high wind areas

[@csabo1725]

Sun scorched

[@limfongsoon9111]

You need water