My Dad gave me four banana plants last year. I planted them at work, outside my office window. I hate to admit to this forum that I totally neglected them, no fertilizer, no water, no attention at all; but they seem to be doing fine, albeit much shorter than the parents. I think this year I may try to take better care of them. I just noticed that they all have pups growing out the sides. My question is, do I NEED to separate the new plants or will they do just fine growing in place?

btw,I am in zone 9 on the Mississippi gulf coast.