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Gabe15 · 03-27-2009, 01:42 AM

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That particular banana species you are growing (Ensete ventricosum) will no longer produce any leaves, and will die after it is done flowering. There is nothing you can do to avoid this, so enjoy the flower! When it is all done and starts to die, cut down the plant and either let it rot in place, or dig it up and plant a new one. You may be able to harvest some seed from the fruits, but if you cannot find any seeds then you will need to buy some seeds to start more plants or just buy more plants.

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Gabe15 Moderator Gabe15's Photo Gallery Location: Oahu, Hawaii Find me on the map! Zone: 12 Name: Gabe Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,892 BananaBucks : 13,452,145 Feedback: 5 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1 Times Was Thanked 8,244 Times in 2,201 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 8 Times	Re: Need help with my Red Banana Welcome! That particular banana species you are growing (Ensete ventricosum) will no longer produce any leaves, and will die after it is done flowering. There is nothing you can do to avoid this, so enjoy the flower! When it is all done and starts to die, cut down the plant and either let it rot in place, or dig it up and plant a new one. You may be able to harvest some seed from the fruits, but if you cannot find any seeds then you will need to buy some seeds to start more plants or just buy more plants. __________________ Growing bananas in Colorado, Washington, Hawaii since 2004. Commercial banana farmer, 200+ varieties.