Basjoo-Whacked by the storm

15 years ago

My only big Musa Basjoo was whacked by the storms that rolled through here a few weeks ago. There is about a three foot stalk left with one pup. I'd really like to rescue it. Last year I potted up my bananas and brought them in.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

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islandbreeze
15 years ago
Just cut the stalk with a clean cut where it broke off, and it should continue to grow from there. Unfortunately whatever broke off cannot be saved.
daryljurassic
15 years ago
Agree, I wouldn't do anything with it other than trim it. Leave it(musa basjoo) there and cover it with leaves and/or pine needles in a few weeks. I finally trimmed all the broken leaves off mine yesterday. They are still shooting up a new leave here and there. Had some tiki torches on last night and didn't look too bad at night...
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mike0
14 years ago
Wind has caused some long leaves to bend over. They have not broken at the stem but they are badly bent. Should I leave them alone to see if they will live or just cut them off where they are bent over? I have them tied up straight as now but I doubt of they will live. Only take nourishment from the rest of the plant.