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Banana Trees

21 years ago

I'm moving into a house and there's a BIG banana tree/plant in the backyard. There are several dead-looking big brown leaves.....should I cut them off? I don't really know anything about taking care of those plants. There are several bananas growing though!

Thanks,

tms

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unautre
21 years ago
Anything totally brown (no chlorophyl) and dry isn't helping the plant, but of course isn't hurting anything but your visual pleasure.
hibiscus909
21 years ago
Come on over to the banana forum.
I would cut them off as pests like to hide in/around them. But you can leave them on, too.

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