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Old 03-04-2013, 02:47 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Default Re: What is this White Crap?

Guttation happens when there is excess moisture available in the soil and thus more water enters the banana through its roots than it can use. To get rid of it,the banana uses guttation,after taking what it wants from it. This process is not harmful to the plants but too much moisture could eventually be. As long as the plant is healthy and grows fast,there probably isn't a reason to change its watering regim though if it works well for it.
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