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Banana Freeze Death vs. Palm Winter Watering

Two Potted Tropicals: One Dead, One Dormant

Allen, TX: Two potted bananas froze unprotected; leaves melted, stalks turning black. Potted palm wrapped in burlap survived. Asks how to water palm in winter.

Verdicts

Bananas: Likely dead—corm unprotected, pseudostem blackening indicates frozen roots.
Palm: Should survive. Do not water until new growth appears—stressed roots rot from moisture.

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