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Bananaman88 · 07-18-2008, 12:22 PM

Does the pseudostem seem firm and stable? A couple of years back I overwintered an E. ventricosum in the ground. It seemed to come through the winter fine but part way through the year I noticed it was starting to decline. I don't recall seeing the blackish marks like your leaves have, but when I examined the base of the pstem (especially the part just below the soil line) I noticed it was starting to rot. I never was able to save it. I wish you better luck with yours. How well-draining is your soil media?

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Bananaman88 Bananaculturist Bananaman88's Photo Gallery Location: Houston, TX area Find me on the map! Zone: 9 Name: Brent Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,019 BananaBucks : 221,523 Feedback: 22 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1,339 Times Was Thanked 2,263 Times in 1,178 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 191 Times	Re: Ensete Superbum Leaf Problems Does the pseudostem seem firm and stable? A couple of years back I overwintered an E. ventricosum in the ground. It seemed to come through the winter fine but part way through the year I noticed it was starting to decline. I don't recall seeing the blackish marks like your leaves have, but when I examined the base of the pstem (especially the part just below the soil line) I noticed it was starting to rot. I never was able to save it. I wish you better luck with yours. How well-draining is your soil media?