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steven
03-07-2010, 03:41 PM
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So far this is my basjoo with a little bit of wind damage... are there any other problems that i may be missing?

bananadude
03-07-2010, 04:32 PM
Keep it out of the sun....keep it in a shaded location for a week or so, it has to adjust to the bright light, if u don't u will burn that leave big time! Don't forget to bring it in at night, you will have frost and freezes yet!

Caloosamusa
03-07-2010, 04:41 PM
Mulch, mulch, mulch!
:2239:

steven
03-09-2010, 09:04 PM
yah... today i went to go check on it and noticed a cut about 1/4 up the p-stem. couple hours later, whole stem was bennt over and completely detached. ill try to get a pic up tomorrow, but will it still be ok? sad that it lost about 2 feet in height :(

Lagniappe
03-09-2010, 09:07 PM
It'll be fine. You should cut it on down to the corm.

steven
03-09-2010, 09:08 PM
how close? about 3 in from it?

bananadude
03-10-2010, 05:01 AM
Just cut it off, keeping as much P-stem as possiable, below the damaged area!

Lagniappe
03-10-2010, 12:04 PM
I would cut it way down, and get the corm a lot deeper in the pot. It looks like this one has been overly manicured and doesn't have the strength of older leaf sheaths to keep it from snapping in the wind.

steven
03-10-2010, 04:49 PM
After the wind...
<a href=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30072&ppuser=4546><img src=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30072&size=1 border=0></a>



<a href=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30071&ppuser=4546><img src=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30071&size=1 border=0></a>
followed ur advice... look alright?

Patty in Wisc
03-10-2010, 04:52 PM
I hope there is enough perlite in the soil. Maybe it's just me, but the soil looks kinda heavy. Carefully take it out & add perlite -esp toward bottom for drainage. It will start to grow again - the pstem is still green.

Or wait...is that a little brown in center? If it's brown or mushy inside, cut that part off.

steven
03-10-2010, 04:55 PM
wait... so i should carefully take it out of the pot and add a little bit of perlite?
it wont kill it or anything?

Patty in Wisc
03-10-2010, 04:57 PM
Just be careful of roots. I'm sure it'll be just fine. Also, now that there's no leaves, you can keep it in the sun instead of shade.

steven
03-10-2010, 04:59 PM
thanks! im gonna go add perlite now and then bring it in... its gettin a little chilly, 51f

<a href=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30073><img src=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30073&size=1 border=0></a>
<a href=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30074><img src=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30074&size=1 border=0></a>
<a href=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30075><img src=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30075&size=1 border=0></a>
carefully dug everything up and put perlite on the bottom layer and worked my way up. root system is good and alot of pups coming up

Patty in Wisc
03-10-2010, 07:53 PM
Looks much better!! Miracle grow potting mixed w/ perlite is great stuff...it's what I use.
When it starts getting more growth, maybe fert with a 15-5-30. I use stuff called 'Banana Fuel' from Wellspring gardens. 1 tsp per gal about every week or 2 in summer.

steven
03-10-2010, 07:57 PM
where i live its gonna be rainy the whole week so i might just bring it back upstairs instead of the garage in case it gets a little chilly.

LilRaverBoi
03-11-2010, 12:59 AM
As sad as it is to lose the extra height, I don't think it's that bad of a deal. It looked extremely slender and leggy before, so cutting it down to size is probably not a bad idea. I probably would have just cut it below where the bend was to preserve some height, but eh...it'll spring back in no time!

steven
03-11-2010, 03:42 PM
update
<a href=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30099><img src=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30099&size=1 border=0></a>

Richard
03-11-2010, 08:41 PM
... I use stuff called 'Banana Fuel' from Wellspring gardens. 1 tsp per gal about every week or 2 in summer.

There are actually two sources for the exact same fertilizer:
Wellspring Gardens Banana Fuel (http://www.wellspringgardens.org/servlet/Categories?category=Gardening+Supplies): 1, 2, and 3 lb bags
and
Plants That Produce Banana Fuel (http://www.plantsthatproduce.com/products/Banana_Fuel.html): 5, 10, and 25 lb bags
It all depends how much you want to pay per pound.
:goteam:

LilRaverBoi
03-11-2010, 10:34 PM
*Post removed for the time being pending moderation discussion on the topic*
Let's keep this thread on topic and respectful, please or it will need to be closed, unfortunately.

Thanks!

jimhardy
03-13-2010, 05:36 PM
I don't think I have ever put a B.plant out after wintering inside and not had something break!
They come back fast once it warms up!



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steven
03-13-2010, 06:22 PM
updated banana plant wishlist from jimmmy,
2x d. orinoco
ice cream
raja puri
SOund good?

update on basjoo....
its starting to grow a little and good news is its still green.

<a href=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30199&ppuser=4546><img src=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30199&size=1 border=0></a>
<a href=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30198&ppuser=4546><img src=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30198&size=1 border=0></a>
<a href=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30197&ppuser=4546><img src=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30197&size=1 border=0></a>
March 16, 2010

Lagniappe
03-16-2010, 04:02 PM
Looking good! Now's a good time to add a few more inches of soil.

steven
03-18-2010, 02:40 PM
today...
<a href=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30272&ppuser=4546><img src=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30272&size=1 border=0></a>
<a href=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30271><img src=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30271&size=1 border=0></a>

CookieCows
03-19-2010, 10:35 AM
They sure grow fast!!

steven
03-20-2010, 03:19 PM
new leaf?
<a href=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30327&ppuser=4546><img src=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30327&size=1 border=0></a>
<a href=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30326&ppuser=4546><img src=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30326&size=1 border=0></a>

Abnshrek
03-20-2010, 10:39 PM
updated banana plant wishlist from jimmmy,
2x d. orinoco, ice cream, raja puri... SOund good?

You bet!!! He also has PrayingHands he just got in as well :^) Your Basjoo is off & running :^)