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Bananaman88 · 08-03-2009, 06:16 AM

Welcome to the org- I think us Texans are starting to take over!

It looks like the petioles on your banana are actually broken. It's possible that this plant was greenhouse grown for the majority of its life prior to being taken to Lowe's. It this is the case, it will have a weaker pseudostem, petioles, and leaves, that are prone to being broken in the wind. As the plant is grown outside, it will gradually produce stronger petioles and leaves that will hold up to the wind better. You could also be experiencing a little sun burn on your leaves. Again, this would be from it being used to lower light levels inside as well.

08-03-2009, 06:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
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 : 222,456 Feedback: 22 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1,339 Times Was Thanked 2,263 Times in 1,178 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 191 Times	Re: Need help with Bloodleaf Banana!!! Welcome to the org- I think us Texans are starting to take over! It looks like the petioles on your banana are actually broken. It's possible that this plant was greenhouse grown for the majority of its life prior to being taken to Lowe's. It this is the case, it will have a weaker pseudostem, petioles, and leaves, that are prone to being broken in the wind. As the plant is grown outside, it will gradually produce stronger petioles and leaves that will hold up to the wind better. You could also be experiencing a little sun burn on your leaves. Again, this would be from it being used to lower light levels inside as well.