05-16-2012, 09:18 AM
The new leaves come out the center, so if the keiki is 5 feet tall, the new leaves have to grow that far before they pop out. Better to cut the plant off 6 inches above the ground, or move smaller keiki.
Why are you planting them in a pot? Variegated bananas will grow over 20' tall and be 15-18 inches in diameter at the base (plus all the suckers) by the time they fruit. Just put them in their permanent location to begin with.
Why are you planting them in a pot? Variegated bananas will grow over 20' tall and be 15-18 inches in diameter at the base (plus all the suckers) by the time they fruit. Just put them in their permanent location to begin with.