Re: Hello for all members
I stop fertilizing my bananas, palms, etc in August. This goes especially for any plants to be left outside for the winter. You want to cut down on tender new growth. For those coming inside and potted, you want to minimize new growth-just keep the plant alive, don't water too much as the bane of winter potted plants is rot from overwatering. The easiest way for nanas is bare root- no watering at all. Other corms I dry out without leaves, and put in a paper bag with peat moss. Be sure to label the bag! Good luck; everything looks gorgeous.
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