Re: Overwintering Musa Bordelon in zone 6-7
I tried it last winter. It was a small plant, about 4 ft. tall. I covered it with a foot of straw, as I do my small palms. It never grew back this past spring. I finally dug it up; the corm was actually rather large but did have a small area of necrosis which I cut away. I them replanted it in a sunnier location. It never grew, and I've just left it there. maybe I'll get a surprise next year. My potted Bordelon is sitting in my basement undergoing the no water, go dormant routine.
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