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Prometheus
08-27-2011, 04:37 PM
Any ideas on these fellas. Should be really easy for most folks on this site. I think the two are ice creams (blue javas), but I lost most of my nanners overwintering last year, and lost track of what was what (had over 13 varieties). I'm trying to get back on track and make sure I know what's what. Thanks in advance for your help.
This variegated fella?
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=45357&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=45357&ppuser=5599)
Are these both Blue Javas? - they both look similar, but I'm not sure - that's a Basjoo leaf sticking in from the right. The pic may not be telling enough though - I could try another pic (overhead?) if it's needed.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=45361&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=45361&ppuser=5599)
sunfish
08-28-2011, 03:55 PM
Maybe this is the unknown
Musa Sumatrana X Gran Nain (cross) - Bananas Wiki (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Sumatrana_X_Gran_Nain_%28cross%29)
Jananas Bananas
08-28-2011, 04:31 PM
Mine is a Musa Sumatrana Zebrina (Rojo).
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20110706120.jpg
Musa Sumatrana (Rojo) - Bananas Wiki (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Sumatrana_%28Rojo%29)
At the very least we are getting close right? :ha:
Here is the Wiki link for Ice Cream:
Musa Blue Java (Ice Cream) - Bananas Wiki (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Ice_Cream_%28Blue_Java%29)
Gabe will know for sure, though Tony has much more experience than I do!!! :)
~JaNan
sunfish
08-28-2011, 04:37 PM
It's probably one of the two
Prometheus
08-28-2011, 05:32 PM
I swore I remember it being labeled a Gran nain, but knew that wasn't it. The gran nain cross might be it. It's only in dappled sunshine, so that should explain the really dark colors. Regardless, I'm a big fan of it. Thanks for all your help.
Jananas Bananas
08-28-2011, 05:37 PM
If you got it from a big box store, their labeling leaves a lot to be desired. Sometimes even the nurseries screw up badly too....so I wouldn't hang my hat on the label too much. :)
~J
Prometheus
08-28-2011, 05:50 PM
Yeah, I'm aware of big box labeling. I've purchased from Sandy at Northern Tropics, Wellspring, e-bay for my first few (before I started reading the org), a couple local nurseries, and traded a few. I just can't seem to find my records, which at one time were pretty good, but I'm trying to figure out if the online retailers still have records of my orders. Time will tell I guess. Thanks again.
:drum:
Jananas Bananas
08-28-2011, 06:00 PM
Sandy does sell that Sumatrana and Gran Nain cross. I wonder if that would be an edible banana? Hmmmmmm..........I really like the colorful variegates! So pretty! ~J
Prometheus
08-28-2011, 06:04 PM
After some further checking, I know it didn't come from Wellspring - detailed records of purchases. Sandy's site only shows "recent orders," so no dice. It's quite possible that's the case and the nanner. Thanks.
caliboy1994
09-10-2011, 06:13 PM
One way to check of those are Ice Creams is if they have a pinkish-red outline on the leaves. They do appear to have the waxy substance under the leaves, which all Ice Creams (including mine) have.
sunfish
09-10-2011, 06:50 PM
One way to check of those are Ice Creams is if they have a pinkish-red outline on the leaves. They do appear to have the waxy substance under the leaves, which all Ice Creams (including mine) have.
You might want to check this out
http://www.bananas.org/f2/blue-java-ice-cream-14209.html#post170753
sunfish
09-10-2011, 06:53 PM
http://www.bananas.org/f12/not-ice-cream-13977.html#post166419
Nicolas Naranja
09-12-2011, 10:31 AM
I got one of those variegated red bananas in an order of gran nains 2 years ago. I planted it at my house where it is still only about 4' tall.
Yet another screw up by agristarts...Although I suppose 95% of the time you get exactly what you order.
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