Does anyone know about banana plants?

[FloorCandy]

I bought this tiny banana plant this spring, it arrived bare roots and about 4-5 inches tall. It has grown tremendously and I’ve potted several suckers, the first of which has rooted nicely. It was sold as a dwarf musa cavendish.

However, as it grows, the leaves are purple in the center, and I can’t find any info online about this type having purple on the leaves. I’m wondering if it’s some kind of hybrid, or not at all the type I ordered. Here are some pics, the early leaves were green, now they all grow in purply:

here are some suckers:

Is this normal? I’ve never grown bananas before.

 

[Blue Raptor]

I just looked this up online: "The other nutrients needed for the banana production are phosphorus, magnesium, boron and sulfur. In a phosphorus deficient banana plant, the leaves will turn yellow at their margins, purple spots on the leaves and curling of the leaves." Here is a link to the site: banana.

 

[FloorCandy]

I just looked this up online: "The other nutrients needed for the banana production are phosphorus, magnesium, boron and sulfur. In a phosphorus deficient banana plant, the leaves will turn yellow at their margins, purple spots on the leaves and curling of the leaves." Here is a link to the site: banana.

Thank you for the link. I read the article and I ordered a banana fertilizer. The leaves aren’t curling or yellow, so I’m not certain, but banana fertilizer can’t hurt I suppose!

 

[Jenessa_096]

My mom has two banana plants, I’ll be interested in seeing yours and how they develop!

 

[Sequel]

I have one that made it through the winter and had 3 pups! I need to put it into a bigger pot! It is a Japanese Fiber banana.

 

[Littledarlingfarm]

I bought this tiny banana plant this spring, it arrived bare roots and about 4-5 inches tall. It has grown tremendously and I’ve potted several suckers, the first of which has rooted nicely. It was sold as a dwarf musa cavendish.

However, as it grows, the leaves are purple in the center, and I can’t find any info online about this type having purple on the leaves. I’m wondering if it’s some kind of hybrid, or not at all the type I ordered. Here are some pics, the early leaves were green, now they all grow in purply:

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here are some suckers:
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Is this normal? I’ve never grown bananas before.

I know my response is a bit late from your post, but as far as I’m aware ( I keep a few banana plants) its just a normal type of banana colouring. My friend also has purple on her banana plants, some leaves more than others, and we both have big and healthy plants!

 

[Littledarlingfarm]

I know my response is a bit late from your post, but as far as I’m aware ( I keep a few banana plants) its just a normal type of banana colouring. My friend also has purple on her banana plants, some leaves more than others, and we both have big and healthy plants!

Oops I should add I don’t know the breed names, but it’s pretty standard coloring with the banana trees sold where I am!

 

[FloorCandy]

I know my response is a bit late from your post, but as far as I’m aware ( I keep a few banana plants) its just a normal type of banana colouring. My friend also has purple on her banana plants, some leaves more than others, and we both have big and healthy plants!

I bought fertilizer for it, and the purple has faded. Most leaves are green now. It worked like a charm.