Banana Plant Overwatering: Drainage, Pot Size, and Water Management

Potted banana in Alabama, indoors under grow light, produced monthly leaves then browned, wilted, no growth for 1.5 months. Moved outside; white film on soil, soggy mix, added drain holes.

Cause: Waterlogged Roots

Bananas hate standing water. Brown leaf edges = overwatering. Saucer must be emptied within 15 min. Pot may be too small—bananas need upsizing to grow.

Fixes

• Ensure excellent drainage; no saucer water.
• Repot into larger container with well-draining mix.
• Water thoroughly, then let top soil dry before next watering.

Recovery likely if roots aren’t rotted.