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Valor_X · 05-23-2020, 10:05 AM

I was able to snag a Variegated Florida pup a little over a month ago. Because of shipping I received the rhizome with a cut stem.

I was getting a little worried as the weeks passed as it looked completely dead but the seller was really helpful and answered my questions and concerns. He had me check for root growth and sure enough there was quite a bit so it put me at ease.

After nearly a month, the banana said "It's Time..." and completely EXPLODED in growth. It burst out of the old dead stem and grew 4 inches in 2 days.

I really want to ensure I follow the right steps to make it grow and mature.

Should I continue to keep the plant shaded and only give it partial sun? and for how long?
And how big should I let it grow in the pot until it is safe to transplant in the ground in full sun?

It's been very hot here in Texas lately, in the 90s and my other banana plants leaves droop easily with the heat so I know I have to be careful especially since it's a variegated variety.

05-23-2020, 10:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
Valor_X Location: Texas Zone: 9A Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 701 BananaBucks : 92,180 Feedback: 1 / 67% Said "Thanks" 1,203 Times Was Thanked 1,275 Times in 489 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 44 Times	My Variegated Florida finally growing I was able to snag a Variegated Florida pup a little over a month ago. Because of shipping I received the rhizome with a cut stem. I was getting a little worried as the weeks passed as it looked completely dead but the seller was really helpful and answered my questions and concerns. He had me check for root growth and sure enough there was quite a bit so it put me at ease. After nearly a month, the banana said "It's Time..." and completely EXPLODED in growth. It burst out of the old dead stem and grew 4 inches in 2 days. I really want to ensure I follow the right steps to make it grow and mature. Should I continue to keep the plant shaded and only give it partial sun? and for how long? And how big should I let it grow in the pot until it is safe to transplant in the ground in full sun? It's been very hot here in Texas lately, in the 90s and my other banana plants leaves droop easily with the heat so I know I have to be careful especially since it's a variegated variety. __________________ Varieties I'm Growing From Corm/Pup Dwarf Cavendish ○ Super Dwarf Cavendish ○ Grand Nain ○ Niño ○ Manzano ○ Raja Puri ○ Tall Namwah ○ Blue Java ○ 1000 Fingers ○ Praying Hands ○ Orinoco ○ Variegated Florida ○ PR Red ○ California Gold ○ FHIA-03 Sweetheart Plantains Puerto Rican Dwarf Plantain ○ African Rhino Horn From TC Truly Tiny ○ Manzano ○ "Blue Java" ○ Dwarf Namwah ○ Thai Black ○ Veinte Cohol Last edited by Valor_X : 05-23-2020 at 10:11 AM.