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LilRaverBoi · 05-08-2013, 09:55 PM

Yeah, replant that beast a bit deeper in a new pot. I'd keep watering the old pot and see if any residual corm in there may sprout a pup or two, also. I feel like there is definitely a possibility of the main plant surviving, though it will likely look a hot mess for a while. Keep it out of full sunlight for a while....partial sun/shade will be important now while it recovers. Prop it up well with some sticks so it is stable and wind doesn't tear it around anymore.

I'm with ya though....I would have been devastated too! I've had plants that were close to blooming get busted off at the base and had to 'restart.' If it makes you feel any better, I've been growing bananas for around 10 years and have not seen even a flag leaf. I have one that MAY this year though (but probably it will shoot in the fall and have no chance of fruit).

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