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jomoncon · 12-13-2008, 02:18 PM

I've done a search on this, and can't seem to find an answer to my question. I have a large 10' ensente growing in the ground. They are not usually hurt by cold here in New Orleans, but 2 days ago we did have snowfall!! The temps got down to about 35 degrees but the plant seems OK. However, several of the leaves have broken due to the weight of the snow. Plus the leaves start to get raggedy due to wind damage. And it's starting to get pretty big. If I cut it back, where will the new leaves come from? Will it look the same as it does now? How far back should I cut it and is this not the right time to do that? If I cut it, should I cover the end so it doesn't rot? Thanks so much for any help you might give.

12-13-2008, 02:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
jomoncon Zone: 9 Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2 BananaBucks : 5,613 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Cutting ensete & regrowth question I've done a search on this, and can't seem to find an answer to my question. I have a large 10' ensente growing in the ground. They are not usually hurt by cold here in New Orleans, but 2 days ago we did have snowfall!! The temps got down to about 35 degrees but the plant seems OK. However, several of the leaves have broken due to the weight of the snow. Plus the leaves start to get raggedy due to wind damage. And it's starting to get pretty big. If I cut it back, where will the new leaves come from? Will it look the same as it does now? How far back should I cut it and is this not the right time to do that? If I cut it, should I cover the end so it doesn't rot? Thanks so much for any help you might give. __________________ Jo-Ann