Dwarf Cavendish Banana: No Roots on Arrival, Saving It

Dwarf Cavendish Banana Received early July. One leaf curling yellow. Soil moist, sunny window, half-strength Miracle-Gro weekly. From eBay—supposed to be rooted, but discovered no roots when repotting, just a stem. How to help it root and survive?

Expert Advice

Bananas often shipped without corm/roots—will eventually grow but not for beginners. You have it now: stop keeping soil moist (causes rot). Use well-drained soil, water only when nearly dry to bottom. May be too late if rot set in. Keep in bright light. Skip Miracle-Gro—it can't uptake nutrients without roots. Focus on developing corm/rhizome.

Nick