When the leaves on the banana tree turn brown, the Musa needs a little attention. They point out to the hobby gardener the causes of the plant's malaise.
Why does my banana tree have brown leaves?
Brown leaves on the banana tree can indicate normal aging, unfavorable environmental conditions such as lack of water or low humidity, root damage caused by frost or pests, or a biological hibernation phase. Check conditions and adjust care accordingly.
Maybe just normal?
Basically all banana plants have brown tips from time to time. At regular intervals the leaves even turn completely brown, dry and fall out.
After all, the banana is not immortal as a houseplant. At a certain age she begins to say goodbye. New offshoots follow their mother plant.
Brown areas as a sign of discomfort
In addition, brown leaves can indicate an unfavorable environment. Finally, it should be emphasized that no type of banana is suitable only for indoor care.
On the one hand, it needs a lot of light to thrive.
Furthermore, dry, brown leaves indicate the following:
- possibly lack of water
- humidity too low
It is possible that both causes occur separately or together.
Diseases or pests
Brown leaves can be a sign that the roots have been damaged. Frost or pests are usually the cause. Weak plants are also attacked by spider mites or aphids.
In these cases, the only thing that usually helps is cutting off the banana plant completely. If the damage is very extensive, even up to 20 to 30 centimeters.
Winter rest is announced
It may also be that the banana plant's biological clock is set to hibernate. During this phase, many banana trees require very little water. Some varieties lose their leaves.
Tips & Tricks
Home gardeners like to water a little more when brown leaves appear. However, this is not recommended when caring for bananas. Ultimately, many factors play a decisive role.
