Banana Plant Wind and Water Damage

A banana plant left outside all day with watering now has limp, spotted, or dried leaves. Likely causes: wind damage (not acclimated) and/or overwatering (soil not dry before watering).

Recovery

• Move indoors next to a window, out of wind.
• Ensure pot has drainage; empty tray after watering.
• Water only when soil is dry.
• Wait for a new leaf before reintroducing to outdoors in shade, protected from wind.

Banana plants need dry periods between waterings. More plants die from too much water than too little.