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CValentine
06-26-2010, 12:57 PM
Hi All!!

Been very pleased with the 'gift' from my husband.
He braved the waters of TyTy (LOL) & bought me a Texas Star.

It is growing phenomenally!!

Look at all the pink in the P-stems!!

Calling on Gabe & other experts/experienced growers to help me with the probable ID on what lineage of Banana this comes from.
Most likely Orinoco?

Thanks!! :) ~Cheryl

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=33295&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=33295)http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=33296&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=33296)

hammer
06-26-2010, 09:38 PM
Awesome banana plant. I really like the Texas Star:woohoonaner:

Abnshrek
06-26-2010, 09:40 PM
All that Pink make me think it needs a lil sun screen :^) lol
Nice looking plant Cheryl :^)

Gabe15
06-27-2010, 02:09 AM
http://www.bananas.org/f2/does-texas-star-exist-11753.html

Who knows what it really is, the main problem is that Ty Ty is so untrustworthy in their information that it really does not matter what they say, it doesn't make sense and most of it really seems made up. This plant is likely an Orinoco of some type, whether or not its different from any other common Orinoco remains to be seen, but I wouldn't bet on it.

CValentine
06-27-2010, 01:13 PM
Hi All!

I've read that thread Gabe, thanks for the link to refresh me! :D
There has always been much debate on the validity of this 'named' banana, along with 'TyTy'.

It was a gift, so no Love lost on putting my heart into something 'supposedly' special or different. I warned my Hubby ahead of time about the 'chanciness' of this being just an overpriced marketing technique to sell that plant.
So he said he would take the chance for me... :D

I would be HEAVILY excited if I had an AeAe that grew this big & fast, LOL!!

I am enjoying the plant as a good growing banana & will keep posting it's progress here!!

Thank you & I welcome your continued comments, pictures & input!!! :0517:~Cheryl

palmtree
06-27-2010, 02:48 PM
Whatever banana is it, its very nice. I thought I had a thai black banana but the stems of the leaves arent black (arent thai black bananas also suppose to have black stems?) The trunk has black spots kind of like cavendish but Im not sure if it is cavendish. No matter what it is, Im going to let it to its best. Its a good grower and a nice plant so theres no reason not to like it!
An ae ae sounds nice! I wish I had one too!

LilRaverBoi
06-27-2010, 02:52 PM
I thought I had a thai black banana but the stems of the leaves arent black (arent thai black bananas also suppose to have black stems?)
The stems of Thai Black turn black with age. When they're smaller they won't have the coloration yet. This may be the issue (don't know how old your plant is).

CValentine
06-29-2010, 12:37 PM
Just leaving a pictorial of the leaves & petiole for the TS. :) ~Cheryl

Abnshrek
06-29-2010, 03:43 PM
I transplanted one (behind the garage) to a bigger mound. :^)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=33416&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=33416)

sunfish
06-29-2010, 04:23 PM
Here's mine for comparison.

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=33418&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=33418&ppuser=2868)

Dean W.
06-29-2010, 06:15 PM
Looks like a healthy plant, Cheryl. I have one as well.

Abnshrek
06-29-2010, 09:04 PM
Looks like a healthy plant, Cheryl. I have one as well.

:pics: lol :^)

hammer
06-29-2010, 09:13 PM
So what is the going rate on a texas star. and how cold hardy are they. are they next to a ca gold.

Dean W.
06-30-2010, 02:28 AM
Here's mine.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=33452&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=33452)

cowboyup4christ
06-30-2010, 07:34 AM
looks just like my DW Orinocos but they are my best growers almost 8ft now, with lots of pups what ever it is its a naner so that's good.

Jananas Bananas
06-30-2010, 08:02 AM
So what is the going rate on a texas star. and how cold hardy are they. are they next to a ca gold.

The price list from Ty Ty:

Texas Star Banana Tree price(s):
Mother Bulbs (July Shipping)
$19.85

5 feet tall (July Shipping)
$59.95

6 feet tall (July Shipping)
$79.95

8 feet tall (July Shipping)
$99.95

Here's the top 12 of the list posted by Richard from cold hardy thread.

Here is a list of Edible Bananas sorted by estimated USDA Cold-hardiness Zone. Results may vary:

Name USDA_Hardiness_Estimate
Texas Star 7.0
Amistad 7.5
Carolina King 7.5
Golden Rhinohorn 7.5
1000 Fingers 8.0
Dwarf Orinoco 8.0
Orinoco 8.0
California Gold 8.5
Cardaba 8.5
Double 8.5
Dwarf Brazilian 8.5
Dwarf Puerto Rican 8.5

~JaNan

CValentine
06-30-2010, 12:05 PM
Hi All!

I will let you know that my hubby ordered my TS from 'Ty' in May 2009 & I didn't get it until Feb this year.
He ordered a Forest Pansy Redbud tree & they choose to wait to send the corm with the tree.
Only order the corm if you want the corm...anything else may delay your shipping.

The corm was a good corm & the tree transplanted & is doing well, so I have no problem with that - but 9 monthes delivery time?

:) ~Cheryl

Abnshrek
07-08-2010, 08:14 PM
My Texas Star today.. (Dean and Greg's came off the same corm)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=33851&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=33851)

cherokee_greg
07-09-2010, 01:28 PM
My Texas Star its really growing fast
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=33826&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=33826&ppuser=5959)

CValentine
07-09-2010, 10:30 PM
Pic of TS today!! :D ~Cheryl

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=33899&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=33899)http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=33905&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=33905)

cowboyup4christ
07-10-2010, 07:28 AM
I want a PUP!!!!!
when some one gets one that they can part with.