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Originally Posted by steven
i have a dwarf cavendish in a 6" pot and its been growing under an light bulb(aerogarden) its whole life. what is the best way to transition it to sun light? please help.. it will eventually be outside in the summer. i dont want the leaves to be all burnt up.
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Originally Posted by steven
is it ok to move a banana plant (one thats been cut down to corn which is starting to grow back) is it ok to move it into full sun in that situation?
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I have done both of what you asked under full tropical sun with the small to medium size plant and corm under a shade netting held up by a wrap of metal netting.
Even though there was minimal watering by my staff, it grew well with good leaf output. I let it grow to a point until the plant protrudes from the netting. At this point it will be able to take care of itself. If you don't offer this kind of minimal shade, the plants will be retarded in growth for a long time until it is ready to take off with a good root system, usually 4mths or so. I have tried all sorts of weird ways to grow them. Don't mind the bigger leaves being cramped by the cage, it can't complain aloud! On the other hand, if it has a big spread of leaves, use 4 poles to make a mini shade area. Your call!
This is my Pisang Moon aka Gros Michel growing in a shaded wire wrap.
