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Posted 1Y ago by @PlantBeach

Black spots on Banana plant

I was given blood banana bulbs, they have been grown outdoors, I have them everywhere in pots. This one has weird black spots, they do not come off. I tried to search but I just keep getting info about bananas πŸ™„ help lol #bananaplant #blackspots #greggers #outdoorplants #happyplants
Best Answer
Black spots on the leaves of a Banana tree are caused by a fungus called Black Sigatoka.

How To Fix And Prevent:
😷 Quarantine this Banana Tree away from the other Banana trees, because its contagious.
πŸ’¦ Reduce the watering, Lower the humidity levels and increase the air circulation will prevents the spores of the fungus from growing. I know decreasing the humidity is hard to do if your plant is outside. πŸ€” But you can increase the air circulation, by spacing them further apart or pruning the tree limbs.
▫️ Apply a slow-release organic compost and balanced fertilizer to encourage growth and help the tree fight this diseases.
βœ‚οΈ Use sterilize scissors to remove any infected leaves to keep the fungus from spreading and taking over. Sterilize your scissors or any cutting tools you use before and after use. Also make sure you quickly and properly dispose of any infected leaves you pruned off the tree, because fungus are airborne.
▫️ Spray a natural fungicide like Neem Oil on ALL your plant’s leaves. This may stop it from spreading; prevent your other plants from getting this disease.
⚠️ Watch out for pest infestation. Thrip, Nematodes and other harmful insects love plants suffering from environment stressors. Neem Oil is also great for any pest infestation and preventing pest infestation.
▫️For more information: https://greg.app/black-spots-on-banana-leaves/#:

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πŸ™ I hope your Banana tree will make a speedy recovery.
@Ada3 thank you, searching that now definitely seems like such.
You can find Neem Oil at Home Depot, Lowes, Walmarts or anywhere plants are sold. Good luck!
πŸ™ Thanks for B.A nomination.
I have some on hand, I'm going to chop the spotty leaves and spray the rest of the plant. It's growing pretty well, otherwise.
Probably from the insane rains we've been having πŸ™„
@PlantBeach 😁