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amaznjohn · 12-05-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by AnnaJW

Hi - I just saw this thread. Congrats on your bloom! I'm interested in seeing how the plant does. I can tell you from personal experience, to make sure you don't overwater. I have yet to have a banana plant make it indoors because I end up watering too much and they get root rot. I am so wishing you luck!!!

Mskitty, you are one true banana plant lover! I'm going to try that composting method. I love being able to share a salad with my plants.

I'm happy to hear about the fertilizing mixture. It sounds interesting. I've always used a chemical fertilizer, so I might try this concoction, if you think I should fertilize it now. It hasn't been fertilized since August.

I'm not sure what "overwatering" is. When I had it outside this summer, I watered it nearly everyday until the pot was full. Now, I water it once a week using approx. 3 gallons of water. It seems to be doing fine. I also make sure that the water is draining well. Here's a picture I just made. Others are in the photo gallery.