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LilRaverBoi · 08-08-2013, 10:56 PM

I've heard they prefer filtered sunlight/partial shade to full/hot sun constantly. My current one is in full sun and has be doing decently, but is growing pretty slowly compared to other Ensetes I have.

As far as watering, YES, it's possible to overwater it. Especially if the soil is poorly-draining (like clay, as described). If you plan to keep bananas in that area long-term, I'd suggest digging out as much of the area as you can (down 3-4 feet and across even farther) and replacing it with well-draining soil. If you just have a small hole dug into clay that you planted into, they won't likely do very well if you get a lot of moisture.

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