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Originally Posted by Tytaylor77
Since it is a monocot look at the pup as a "branch" off the mom
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No. A rhizome between corms is very different than a branch.
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There is only so much energy to divide up! That's what I'm saying, just put into the wrong words!
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"Resources" would be the correct word.
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Plus it's proven pups slow down a banana plant!
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Actually in some cases pups can nurse a primary stalk; e.g., when its leaves are tattered during gestation.
TyTaylor and I are in basic agreement though ... check out this guide I wrote awhile back:
Richard's Guide for homegrown bananas