On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:29:33 -0000, Charlie Pridham
wrote:

In article ,
says...
Bananas - Second Attempt.

Just realised that in my first message I left
out the last sentence . I'll try again in full.

I have a banana plant overwintering in my cold greenhouse.
Most of the leave are drooping and looking tatty
but there are two new ones bursting through.

What should I do - at this time - with the dying leaves?
Cut them off now, or wait until later in the year?

Thank you.

John

Although I do not grow Bananas as such I do grow Ginger Lilies and Cannas
which do much the same sort of thing, a dead or dying leaf in a dry place
which feels dry to the touch can be left alone, but I find if the
atmosphere is damp and warm Botrytus can set in so tidying off the old
leaves is then a good idea. I seem to recall that Bananas can get pretty
manky in winter and still be 100% OK, David Poole would give a much
better and detailed answer so hopefully he will see this!
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Charlie.
Many thanks for the advice. Much appreciated.

John.
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