Possible signs of disease in the banana plant:
- yellow or brown leaves
- brown or dry leaf margins
- Leaf loss
- Pest infestation
Does a banana plant often suffer from diseases?
In principle, the banana plant is quite robust and not particularly susceptible to diseases or Pests. She has quite a high demand for nutrients and water, but also doesn't like too much of either. Therefore, behind apparent signs of illness, there are often mistakes in care.
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Why does my banana plant have yellow leaves?
Yellow leaves on a banana plant mostly indicate a lack of nutrients. After all, such a plant grows approx. an inch a day. To do this, she receives a new leaf on average every week, which requires sufficient energy.
However, if the banana plant is over-fertilized, it will suffer too. Therefore, it should be fertilized regularly and moderately. In winter, one fertilization per month is sufficient, from spring to autumn fertilize Better your banana plant every week.
Why is my banana plant losing so many leaves?
A certain loss of leaves is quite normal in the banana plant. While it is sprouting new leaves at the top, others are lost at the base of the perennial. After a few years you will find that all Leaves hang down. Now the plant will inevitably die. This is in their nature, because banana plants are only around four to six years old.
Is there any way I can save my banana plant?
Unfortunately, at some point you will no longer be able to save your old banana plant. But you can grow one or more new plants from it. However, you should start doing this in good time. With increasing age, the banana plant forms small root cuttings, so-called kindels. Cut these off with a sharp and clean knife. With good care and regular watering, a new banana plant will develop from it.
Tips
When your banana plant begins to die, it's time to grow a new plant out of its infancy.
