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AmberNichole
05-28-2010, 11:24 AM
I just got 3 bananas plants today! I'm so excited lol The were beautifully packaged and healthy! I can't wait to get them in the ground! :woohoonaner:

Siam Ruby
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32112&size=1

Thai Black
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32110&size=1

Yellow Lotus
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32111&size=1

saltydad
05-28-2010, 11:39 AM
They look great! I'm sure they'll do beautifully for you. If any questions pop up, don't forget to post them here. :-)

sbl
05-28-2010, 11:40 AM
They do look nice--good luck with them!

saltydad
05-28-2010, 11:50 AM
Where di you buy them from?

natej740
05-28-2010, 11:53 AM
I would limit the sun that the siam ruby gets at first or the leaves will get scorched. When i took mine outside and it was green like that it got fried. Im sure it will be nice and red in no time though. Good luck with them.

saltydad
05-28-2010, 11:54 AM
I would limit the sun that the siam ruby gets at first or the leaves will get scorched. When i took mine outside and it was green like that it got fried. Im sure it will be nice and red in no time though. Good luck with them.



Amen.

AmberNichole
05-28-2010, 12:15 PM
I got them off ebay from hortus119. He has a lot of really nice stuff and i couldn't be happier with how quickly i got them and how well they were packaged.

Yeah i agree with you guys about the ruby. I am actually keeping them all in my lanai that only gets morning/evening sun to help them adjust. It is insanely hot right now and the sun might even scorch the other ones as well.

Dean W.
05-28-2010, 12:33 PM
Congrats!:goteam:

LilRaverBoi
05-28-2010, 04:05 PM
WOOT WOOT! Very nice. Enjoy the growing experience...they get big FAST!

Abnshrek
05-28-2010, 06:26 PM
Those are some nice lookin' nanner's. Happy Growing :^)

kaczercat
05-28-2010, 08:53 PM
congratulations on your new plants, they look gorgeous ! and in that hot Florida fun they will grow like weeds :) best of luck.

CoryS
05-28-2010, 09:11 PM
Congratulations! They look quite healthy and those variety names are very interesting. I really must check them out. Happy growing!

jen
05-29-2010, 08:41 AM
I love getting new bananas. :) Enjoy!

Jen

AmberNichole
05-29-2010, 01:57 PM
Thanks everyone! I got another banana today a Misi Luki :woohoonaner: It's about 5-6 foot tall with 3 pups growing in the pot. One of the pups is actually growing right though the pot lol Bought it locally for only $15 Check it out :02: I also bought 2 Ice Cream Javas off ebay last night! I'm getting quite the collection lol

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32170&size=1

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32168&size=1

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32169&size=1

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32167&size=1

DaveE
05-29-2010, 03:31 PM
Thanks everyone! I got another banana today a Misi Luki :woohoonaner: It's about 5-6 foot tall with 3 pups growing in the pot. One of the pups is actually growing right though the pot lol Bought it locally for only $15 Check it out :02: I also bought 2 Ice Cream Javas off ebay last night! I'm getting quite the collection lol

Great find on the Misi Luki.

Dave

Jananas Bananas
05-29-2010, 06:42 PM
Yeah good haul! :ha: You're hooked now AmberNichole! :woohoonaner:

~JaNan

Abnshrek
05-29-2010, 06:46 PM
Thanks everyone! I got another banana today a Misi Luki :woohoonaner: It's about 5-6 foot tall with 3 pups growing in the pot. One of the pups is actually growing right though the pot lol Bought it locally for only $15

Very nice looking Banana Plant. I guess your going to have to cut that pot to get it out w/ the pups intact. Plants will overcome adversity.. :^)

LilRaverBoi
05-29-2010, 09:09 PM
Great deal on that new one!

AmberNichole
05-29-2010, 09:11 PM
I actually just got them out of the pot and yes i had to take a pair of scissors to the pot lol

MediaHound
05-30-2010, 06:00 AM
Good going on your new acquisitions :)

This was my Misi Luki blooming:
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=11757&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=11757&si=misi&perpage=12)


http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=11759&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=11759&si=misi&perpage=12)

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=11758&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=11758&si=misi&perpage=12)

Caloosamusa
05-30-2010, 07:54 AM
Aloha Tropicals AmberNicole is a great place to get quality Bananas as I think you have already discovered. Good weather and good growing to you. :2239:

AmberNichole
05-30-2010, 09:22 AM
awesome pictures MediaHound. I can't wait :)

Aloha Tropicals is awesome. I have never been to their site before and they have so many different types! God i'm going to go broke lol

Jack Daw
05-30-2010, 02:23 PM
Amber, I see you have a big, well situated garden (geographically I mean). So I guess it will be a banana/coconut/palm garden in no time.
Also, please do post progress pics, 'cause everyone here would surely love to see them. :)

Btw. I know Miami is according to Koppen climate map classified as Am (monsoonal tropical climate). Is Cape Coral Am too, or just like the majority of Florida Cfa (humid subtropical climate). I guess coco palm trees grow there without any problems, right? Some pics of Cape Coral in the "Show me your region" thread would be very much appreciated.

:woohoonaner:

:0517:

AmberNichole
05-30-2010, 03:33 PM
thats a good idea i'll check out "Show me your region" thread. I'm not really sure, i think all Florida is humid subtropical climate, but i ca't seem to find a more detailed florida map to find out.

I will do progress pictures. AND GUESS WHAT I JUST SPROUTED MY FIRST BANANA TODAY!!!!!!! A Darjeeling banana!!!!!

mushtaq86
05-30-2010, 04:22 PM
awesome pictures MediaHound. I can't wait :)

Aloha Tropicals is awesome. I have never been to their site before and they have so many different types! God i'm going to go broke lol


I have had 22 nanas from Andy at ALoha, all sent to England, in mint condition,delivery usually from two to three days.

AmberNichole
05-30-2010, 06:03 PM
Here is my newest banana!!!!!!

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32268&size=1

And here is my Misi Luki int eh ground with the pups separated.

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32260&size=1

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32262&size=1

LilRaverBoi
05-30-2010, 07:20 PM
Gurl, you've got the banana addiction full-force! :ha: Then again, most of us around here do.

AmberNichole
05-30-2010, 07:25 PM
I know.....My name is Amber and i am a banana addict.........................

Kostas
05-31-2010, 04:18 AM
Cape Coral is great climate wise(and generally!!!!)and most tropicals can be grown there. 45F is the usual low they get for a few nights a year and last winter i remember it got arround 35F there. The vast majority of tropical palms and plants can be grown there with the exception of some extreemely cold sensitive species like Pigafetta sp. which although they do can be grown most years,when it goes 35-40F they are out....From what i know,only the Keys are classified as trully tropical in FL.

Btw,Cocos nucifera grows no problem in Cape Coral and much farther north of it! From Orlando and South,all coastal areas can grow it and the cool tolerant variants like Jamaican Tall and Panama Tall can even survive in inland locations. The more cold sensitive varieties survive with just some protection in the worst years.

Enjoy your climate Amber and grow lots,lots lots of palms,cycads,tropical trees and bananas!:goteam:

Caloosamusa
05-31-2010, 06:42 AM
This last winter temperatures hit 27F degrees at least once with several nights below 0C, in Cape Coral. Usually Coconut palms do well here. Many coconut trees were not killed outright by the cold but many died later from associated crown rot brought on by the cold weather. This winter was the toughest I've seen in Southwest Florida. For the banana that faired best in the cold check the cultivar section of my photo gallery, specifically Musa itinerans itinerans.
:2239:

AmberNichole
05-31-2010, 07:35 AM
I take my kids to school at 6am and last winter my car said it was 15F :coldbanana: and I think it stayed about 30F for weeks. I know that it was out of the ordinary though. I had a 7ft royal poinciana that died from the cold and some black bamboo. Also the bananas i had died, but produced new pups when it warmed up. Hope that doesn't happen again lol :ha: Ohhhhhhh check this out!

This is me scraping ice off my car with a CD in south florida, lol They don't sell ice scrapers here lmao

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/149/l_74fe844c1e6d4de7a154f83d1a2a2e82.jpg

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/142/l_864c933e366742c482a1ef29e4fa9193.jpg

The Hollyberry Lady
05-31-2010, 05:01 PM
Plants & sprouts are looking great, Amber! :goteam: Looking forward to seeing more...



WoW Jarred! Those shots are just awesome!



: )

AmberNichole
05-31-2010, 06:34 PM
I just put put the Thai Black into the ground! Hopefully I can get the yellow lotus and the siam ruby in the ground in the next couple days! Here are some new pictures. I had the sprinkler system going during the pictures lol

Thai Black In The Ground
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32340&size=1

Misi Luki
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32342&size=1

Dwarf Cavendish
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32341&size=1

Sunflower Garden With Orinocos To The Right
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32347&size=1

Scott
05-31-2010, 08:08 PM
Hey Amber
thanks for posting ur eBay seller name for nanners.
Won the Musa Siam Ruby 2 days ago. Neighbor wants a red banana tree. Great shadey spot for it to.

cowboyup4christ
05-31-2010, 08:21 PM
Don't forget Jimmmy right here has a great selection and seems to be a great guy to deal with. expecting 10 plants from him soon.

AmberNichole
05-31-2010, 08:45 PM
Yeah I have actually talked to him on the phone and I am wanting to order a couple things from him :D

AmberNichole
06-03-2010, 05:16 PM
Check out how red my siam ruby has gotten in only 6 days! Other than an evil caterpillar incident it's doing great. I can't say as much for my little baby banana though, the tip is turning brown :(


http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32439&size=1

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32440&size=1

Here is my poor baby banana :(

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32438&size=1

LilRaverBoi
06-03-2010, 06:08 PM
Isn't it crazy how red Siam Rubies get when you put them out in the sun! And it happens so fast! Thanks for sharing the great pics with us AN!

Scott
06-03-2010, 07:26 PM
Hey Amber

how much sun is ur red gettin?
Think we're in the same place.
Is it getting morning, afternoon sun? How many hours of sun?
Thanks

AmberNichole
06-03-2010, 08:19 PM
I have worked it up the the point where it's pretty much getting full sun until 2-3pm. It's ready to go in the ground i think, but i wanna wait my my lawn guy comes and cuts my jungle of a lawn first......i don't think he would see it planted and run it over lol When it goes in the ground it will get full sun from the time the sun rises to the time it sets, so i'm hoping it will be happy. The black thai is doing good in the ground and is already putting out new leaves.

Abnshrek
06-03-2010, 09:24 PM
So what kind is your baby banana? :^)

AmberNichole
06-04-2010, 05:16 AM
It's a Darjeeling :)

cherokee_greg
06-04-2010, 09:28 AM
Hi Amber I just looked at your pictures wow your doin good with all your plants. Great job ! I just took my Siam Ruby outside a few weeks ago we are finally getting are heat here. I noticed the ends were kinda burning too, but its turning red fast. I love your garden too. Thanks for posting have fun

Kostas
06-04-2010, 11:11 AM
Beautyfull bananas you got there Amber,congratulations!:woohoonaner: They seem to be grown to perfection!

I think your baby is unhappy because its kept too wet. Put it in a hot place receiving a couple hours of sun maybe too and let the the container lid open to dry up a bit. If the roots are not too much damaged,it will be fine and grow at a good pace then. I am germinating my banana seeds in my greenhouse/hothouse with half day sun and they germinate well and give robust seedlings. I only water when the top cm dries out a good bit.

Bananaman88
06-04-2010, 02:57 PM
Looks like your bananas are doing great! Yep, she's got the sickness alright!

AmberNichole
06-04-2010, 03:06 PM
My 2 Ice Cream Bananas came in today! They cut off the leaves for shipping, but just the stalks are about 2 feet tall. I also planted my Ruby and yellow lotus in the ground today. I also dug a narrow trench so i could run my cheep home depot sprinkler system to my other plants that are about 15' away. Woot no more hand watering for me!

I think I need banana rehab........

AmberNichole
06-05-2010, 08:11 AM
Here are some new pictures from today. I think my little baby banana might be trying to grow.....hmmmm it might just live, we will see! The weather says it's going to feel like 108 degrees today lol hope the newly planted guys do ok...

My two Ice Creams. They are about 2-3' tall. They had about 3' leaves on them before they were cut off for shipping.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32501&size=1

A Ensete Ventricosum 'Maurelli' I got a couple days ago
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32500&size=1

Yellow Lotus In The Ground
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32497&size=1

Siam In The Ground
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32495&size=1
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32498&size=1

Oh and here is my baby, I think it might be trying to grow a leaf......:lurk:
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32494&size=1

LilRaverBoi
06-05-2010, 12:19 PM
Thanks for the pics Amber. Those IC's look a bit slender right now, but I'm sure they'll fill out in due time. And I think the baby will be just fine with some careful watering. Be sure not to get the sprout wet during hot sunlight hours or it will probably get scorched.

AmberNichole
06-09-2010, 10:18 AM
everything is still doing good, but the new leaf on my yellow lotus is kinda damaged looking. Any ideas what it might be? Could it be sun damage? I noticed during the day the leaves seem to curl some, you can see it in the pictures. Any ideas?

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32634&size=1

And here is another picture of my Siam with a new leaf, I freaking love this banana!
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32638&size=1

saltydad
06-09-2010, 03:51 PM
By the way, your Golden Lotus is actually a Musella lasiocarpa, or Chinese Yellow Banana. Its quite hardy, short and stocky, and should do well for you. It has pretty yellow blooms.

Musella Lasiocarpa - Bananas Wiki (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musella_Lasiocarpa)

The Hollyberry Lady
06-09-2010, 04:34 PM
Your Siam Ruby looks fantastic, Amber. Can't wait to see it later...

: )

Jack Daw
06-09-2010, 06:01 PM
Amber, is there some red in the Maurelli's leaves? If only the petioles are red and the leaf is generally green, then it's an ordinary Ensete ventricosum, not Maurelli.
Still, a very nice and impressive plant.



Ensete ventricosum
http://www.hardytropicals.co.uk/pictures/Large%20Screen%20Res/Ensete%20ventricosum%20big.jpg




Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelli'
http://img.hgtv.com/HGTV/2006/11/03/ensete_ventricosum_Maurelli_lg.jpg

AmberNichole
06-09-2010, 06:04 PM
Yeah the yellow lotus is a Musella lasiocarpa, aka Chinese yellow lotus, aka Chinese golden lotus aka Chinese yellow banana. All the same thing really hehehe Any thoughts on the leaf curing and new leaf damage?

Thanks Hollyberry, the ruby is by far my favorite so far!

Jack, it looks like the the last one you posted. there is red in the leaves, but its hard t see in that picture. i am about to plant it in the ground so we will see!!!!

Here are a couple pictures of the Maurelli, the underside is getting red the more sun it gets.

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32656&size=1

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32654&size=1

Kostas
06-09-2010, 06:57 PM
Beautyfull bananas Amber:woohoonaner:

That is definately an Ensete ventricosum ''Maurelli''...I have two E. ventricosum myself and love them! :woohoonaner:

The leaf curling is to protect the leafs from sunburn as they were grown in less light that what they are getting now. The new leafs you will get from now on wont be doing that. As for the burnt leaf,i guess it grew that portion of the leaf while in transit and was too tender for the sun it receives. The rest of the leaf may survive but it will also be curling with sun.

The ICs indeed look quite stretched out! I am sure they will be fine though and in 2 weeks they will start looking good already!

Btw,i am very happy to see your Musa sikkimensis survived! Well done!!! Continue to watch your watering carefully and it will grow to be a beauty!:woohoonaner:

AmberNichole
06-09-2010, 07:20 PM
Thanks you answers all my questions! The 2 ice creams were grown in zone 7a or 8a i believe so maybe thats why there were "stretched out?" they did produce new leaves and i planted one in the ground, so we will see what happens! I am hoping to sell one on craigslist.com to at least make my money back, I seem successful at that so far.

So you do think that the brown on the Chinese yellow lotus is from sunburn? Like you said it should be ok now, it only get sun until 2-3pm, but it is pretty intense sun.

Here is an updated picture of my baby, i think it should do ok now, and i am waiting for my second leaf!!!
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32653&size=1

Here is one of my Ice Cream Javas in the ground (i had to chop off half the new leaf because of shipping damage) with my Misi Liki and Orinocos in the background, and the second pic with my baby Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelli' in the ground! :woohoonaner:

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32662&size=1

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32661&size=1

AmberNichole
06-14-2010, 07:04 PM
Here are some more pictures from today. The bananas are really taking off now, producing a new leaf about every 4-5 days.

Dwarf Cavendish
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32828&size=1

Dwarf Cavendish Pup
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32829&size=1

Thai Black
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32827&size=1

Siam Ruby, it has already produced 4 new leaves since i have got it
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32825&size=1
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32822&size=1

My little baby looks like it's going to be ok, it's putting out it's first TRUE leaf!!
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32824&size=1

I also potted a ton of tropical plants that I grew from seed, that i'm hoping to sell so i can buy more bananas lol :woohoonaner:
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32823&size=1

The Hollyberry Lady
06-14-2010, 11:43 PM
Everything's looking just fantastic, Amber! :woohoonaner:

Thanks for sharing. Good luck selling your tropical seed grown plants.


: )

AmberNichole
06-16-2010, 05:48 PM
I got some Basjoo bananas today! I got them from Cherokee Greg all the way in California and check out how beautifully they arrived! I couldn't be happier!

Right out of the box
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32872&size=1

After planting them (they wilted a little after planting them, but they are already perking back up since this picture)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32871&size=1

Jack Daw
06-16-2010, 06:13 PM
Excellent Amber, you're on fire. :ha:

palmtree
06-16-2010, 08:18 PM
Nice plants amber! My thai black banana also wilted after I planted it. I wilted so much I had to cut all the leaves off but it has already grown a large new leaf with a second one that will open by the weekend.

Abnshrek
06-16-2010, 09:46 PM
They look in great shape for taking a cross country journey in a box as hot as it is :^)

LilRaverBoi
06-16-2010, 10:34 PM
You've got the banana bug BAD! Are you in the triple digits yet LOL! Great pics, thanks for sharing!

cherokee_greg
06-16-2010, 10:40 PM
:woohoonaner: They arrived in great shape and fast too. Wow they look great. Im happy you like them. Have fun with the adiction ! LOl :woohoonaner: :02::02::0517::drum:

AmberNichole
06-25-2010, 08:12 PM
A few new pics. Everything is growing so fast! My basjoos that Cherokee Greg sent me are doing great. I ened up cutting most of the older leaves because i don't think they were to happy about being transplanted, but one finished producing a new leaf and one should be done with it's new leaf tomorrow.
The Black Thai and Ruby red are producing leaves ever couple days now and when the new leaf finally opens the next leaf is already about 2"-3" high. My Misi Luki already it getting 2 new pups even though i cut out the the 3 pups it had and put it in the ground less than a month ago.
The wind did a number on the ice creams i have that had thin stems, but i have them propped up and they are still producing new leaves, so we will see.
Also my lawn guy decided to "weed whack" my red Abyssinian, but i think it will still be ok....
OH yeah! Also my baby banana sprout is doing good and getting its next leaf!:woohoonaner:

Here are a couple new pics!

Red Siam
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=33264&size=1

Misi Luki Pups
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=33267&size=1

Basjoo
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=33271&size=1

Sunflowers and Bananas (Left to Right, Orinoco then Dwarf Cavendish then Basjoo
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=33268&size=1

AmberNichole
07-16-2010, 07:52 PM
Here are a few banana pictures.

My baby banana before being attacked by a caterpillar...
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=34271&size=1

And After....
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=34293&size=1

Here is one of my Basjoos. It's growing nicely and i just got done trimming all the older leaves off. I planted my second one in the front of my house in a big pot :)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=34296&size=1

Dwarf Cavendish
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=34294&size=1

Chinese Yellow Lotus, it's growing super slow and the leaves still curl during the day. At least it is growing, just doesn't seem to like the intense sun.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=34299&size=1

Ensete Ventricosum. My lawn guy has something against this banana and somehow manages to weed whack it ever time he comes.....
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=34298&size=1

My Ice Cream has thickened up and is doing good. i had to support it with a stick for awhile. The second Ice Cream I had died I think. The stem kept getting smaller and turned brown. I am hoping the root is still ok and will send up a pup.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=34288&size=1

Black Thai, this thing is growing like a weed.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=34286&size=1

Orinocos
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=34291&size=1



I also got some rabbits. Figured I could breed them and make some money, plus their poop makes good banana fertilizer lol They are Flemish Giants and can get up to 26lbs. They are only 8 weeks right and they are both girls. I plan on getting a male in a few months.

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=34278&size=1
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=34277&size=1
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=34281&size=1

DaveE
07-16-2010, 08:18 PM
We used to have a few rabbits a long time ago. The compost from their droppings and the alpha hay made our garden grow better than anything else we ever tried, and I mean nice thick lush growth. ... maybe the neighbors little girl needs a new friend. lol

Abnshrek
07-16-2010, 10:16 PM
Like Dave i raised rabbits as a kid.. I know the strawberry and raspberry patches did great. :^)

LilRaverBoi
07-17-2010, 01:38 PM
Not sure how much you know about raising domestic rabbits, but make sure you keep them in separate cages (especially the male/females). Everyone seems to think they are happier together, but it's best to keep them separated (unless they're still very young). Also, do not feed them spinach/lettuce....it gives them incurable diarrhea and they can die.

If you ever have questions about raising/breeding rabbits, let me know....I raised/bred all kinds of them (commercial and fancy breeds) for over 10 years (we were up to 75 or so several times) when I was growing up and won showmanship on the county level at least 6 times. I know quite a bit about them and what type of care they need. Don't listen to the pet stores, they often give inappropriate information about salt-licks, litter boxes, treats, etc.....talk to a breeder.

Here are some random facts about rabbits for your reading pleasure:
-Rabbits have 5 toes on their front feet and 4 toes on their back feet.
-There are over 45 breeds of rabbits.
-A rabbits digestive system most closely resembles a horse's.
-Gestation period for rabbits is 28 days.
-Males are called 'bucks' and females are called 'does.'
-The correct way to pick up a rabbit is to put one hand under their belly, lift and then scoop the other hand under their rump. They can then be held against your stomach with an arm under them and their head tucked under your elbow/upper arm (hiding thier face keeps them calm and from kicking)
-Rabbits can sometimes live over 15 years if cared for properly.
-Rabbit meat is all white meat (sorry if people didn't want to think about that....but for the record, it's very tasty).
-Rabbits should have an overbite (front teeth overlap the bottom teeth). The grinding of the teeth while chewing keeps them from overgrowing. If they are not overlapped properly, the teeth grow very long and can cause starvation due to inability to chew correctly. This condition is known as 'malocclusion.'
-Rabbit manure is a great way to ward off wild rabbits if they are eating your garden plants.
-Rabbits often eat their feces to regain nutrients not absorbed upon initial digestion. This is known as 'coprophagy.'
-Rabbits prefer cold weather to hot weather. Be sure they get a cool, shaded area to hang out. To help them cool off on hot days, put a plastic bottle of frozen water in their cage for them to lay against and wet their ears with cool water.

Aight, I'll stop there before I'm rambling worse than I am.

The Hollyberry Lady
07-17-2010, 03:39 PM
Thanks for that great information about rabbits, Bryan. My mom's got a Holland Lop and she'll enjoy reading that list you've made.


Terrific shots, Amber!


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AmberNichole
08-09-2010, 08:19 PM
Got a couple new bananas. I am running out of room though lol I'm going to have to start planting them in the front of the house (like the Goldfinger)

Goldfinger
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=35412&size=1

Apple Pup
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=35411&size=1
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=35410&size=1

And my new favorite Musa acuminata 'Zebrina' Where I bought it it says that it produces an edible banana, but online all i can find is that it produces a seeded inedible banana. I don't know what exactly is right, but if anyone has any information i would be very grateful.

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=35413&size=1
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=35415&size=1
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=35416&size=1

LilRaverBoi
08-09-2010, 10:20 PM
Zebrina produces seeded naners. Very beautiful ornamental, though!

AmberNichole
09-26-2010, 06:13 PM
My Ice Cream is really growing!

3 1/2ish months ago
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32501&size=1

Today the survivor is doing awesome and is about 5 1/2' tall already
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=36990&size=1

My Siam Ruby has 2 pups already and it's still pretty small.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=36994&size=1

My Chinese Yellow Lotus is coming along nicely now too, but the leaves still curl during hot days, oh well
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=36992&size=1

A newer Banana, Jamaican Dwarf Red Banana
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=36993&size=1

Gold Finger Bananas, I think the pup is going to outgrow the mother plant.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=36991&size=1

I ended up losing the Ensete Ventricosum after the lawn guy whacked it again, down to a nub. Turned brown and slimy and died after that.

Also my Apple Banana is acting weird and not looking to well, any ideas?
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=36996&size=1

take care!

AmberNichole
09-27-2010, 05:31 PM
Some more pics.

Apple Banana trying to put out a new retarded leaf. Think I might dig it up and put it in a more shaded spot. Caloosamusa lives near me and he suggested it.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=37027&size=1

Siam Pups
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=37024&size=1

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=37026&size=1

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=37025&size=1

Some pups all potted up
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=37020&size=1

Also my Basjoos are doing good except the older leaves are getting this black stuff along the edges. It's not the normal "turning brown and getting old". I'm thinking maybe a fungus, but it's happening to both basjoos I have {one in the front yard, one in the backyard}
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=37029&size=1

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=37030&size=1

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=37028&size=1

AmberNichole
10-23-2010, 04:31 PM
No one likes me anymore :( lol I'm going to keep posting pictures anyways hehehe

My Misi Luki is getting huge, prob about 12' now :)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=37726&size=1

I got a Saba pup the other day too!
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=37727&size=1

venturabananas
10-23-2010, 09:15 PM
Lookin' good. I assume that is 12' to the top of the leaves on the Misi Luki, not the p-stem.

How's that apple banana that was acting weird doing?

The Hollyberry Lady
10-24-2010, 08:06 PM
I still like you Amber! :goteam: Post your shots all the time...I love them! :waving:


Your stuff sure is looking great and thanks for showing. That 12' one is just massive! I would love to have a banana tree that tall! WOW! :eek:


Congrats on the Saba pup! :08:


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Caloosamusa
10-25-2010, 07:03 AM
I know the feeling Amber,

It gets worse in the winter when bananas in colder areas are "put away" and yours are still growing. There are a few that appreciate them. Good weather and good growing to you!! :jalapenonaner:

AmberNichole
11-03-2010, 04:16 PM
thanks guys. I got a couple more. I ended up getting a new Red Abyssinian Banana and a Pink Velvet since none of my seeds seemed to sprout. The Basjoos seem to really be taking off since the weather has cooled down to the mis 80s and even that fungus stuff along the leaves went away!

New Ensete Ventricosum Abyssinian Banana
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=38116&size=1

Pink Velvet
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=38117&size=1

Scott
11-03-2010, 06:02 PM
Hey Amber, how is your Apple/Banana doing?
Sometimes I get a caterillar that'll move in and munch the new leaf as it's trying to emerge. Then I get these trippy holes through the leaves. You can see where they poop and that's when I grab some Sevens Dust 5% and give 'er a little sprinkle. Usually does the trick.

AmberNichole
05-08-2011, 09:11 PM
/the apple banana is doing MUCH better now. The winter freezes here killed all of my smaller bananas down to the ground, but I think that is exactly what the apple needed. It has come back much healthier and stronger than before!:woohoonaner:

AmberNichole
05-08-2011, 09:18 PM
Some recent pictures of my bananas. I am REALLY hoping the bigger ones produce fruit this year!!! All the smaller ones died down to the ground this winter from freezes, but the bigger ones hung in there!
I also bought a new camera, but the saturation is slightly weird......

Chinese Yellow Lotus
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=42560&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=42560)

GoldFinger
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=41621&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=41621)

Blood Banana
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=42559&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=42559)

Newest Addition Nam Wah
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=42561&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=42561)

Basjoohttp://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=42562&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=42562)

Cuban Red
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=42567&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=42567)

Siam Ruby (this one is not wanting to grow....just keeps popping up pups...)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=42568&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=42568)

Apple Banana
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=42569&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=42569)

Abyssinian and Pink Velvet Banana
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=42570&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=42570)

Dwarf Cavendish
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=42571&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=42571)

Thai Black (thats isn't so balck..) and Orinocos
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=42565&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=42565&ppuser=7417)

Ice Cream Blue Java
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=42564&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=42564&ppuser=7417)

I still need to get new pictures of my Saba and Misi Luki, then I'll post them here :)

The Hollyberry Lady
05-08-2011, 10:14 PM
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/2.gif


You've got some really great banana plants, Amber!!! Gorgeous shots! :08:


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