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title: "What’s wrong with my string of bananas? Lots of dead brown “bananas”…"
description: "What’s wrong with my string of bananas? Lots of dead brown “bananas” on her? Too much water not enough? Help please"
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author: "Amy B"
published: "2025-09-14T17:25:35.922127Z"
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# What’s wrong with my string of bananas? Lots of dead brown “bananas”…

_Geplaatst door Amy B op 2025-09-14_

What’s wrong with my string of bananas? Lots of dead brown “bananas” on her? Too much water not enough? Help please

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## 7 reacties

### Ashley reageerde op 2025-09-14

Plant needs well draining soil (I use cactus/succulent soil amended with pumice), and lots of light. May be watered too much. Should be 100% dry, and water when the banana starts to crinkle a little

#### Amy B antwoordde op 2025-09-14

Thank you! I use a chunky soil mix, orchid bark, top soil, perlite, a little peat moss and worm castings. Think i should switch and put her in succulent soil?

#### Ashley antwoordde op 2025-09-15

Yes switch, bark and peat moss holds on to moisture.

### SWDK reageerde op 2025-09-14

I would ..

### Nashville Smashville reageerde op 2025-09-15

Mine did the same thing. If outside it is warm and humid let it live outside and it will grow and stop dying.

#### Amy B antwoordde op 2025-09-16

I live in Michigan, temps are creeping down :(

#### Nashville Smashville antwoordde op 2025-09-16

I would then recommend a bathroom with a bright window because it is somewhat humid and bright.

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