andy17
10-04-2012, 10:02 AM
Hey everyone,
So I have several bananas in containers (a DC, a Basjoo, a Goldfinger, and an Ice Cream). Daytime highs are low to mid 80's, but nighttime lows are in the mid to low 50's with a few dips into the 40's. So far no frosts, which probably won't happen for at least another 2 or 3 weeks. But growth has slowed down so much, I'm not really sure if it's harder on the plants to get them to high growth conditions in the day, and then plunge them back into dormanting cold at night or to just bring them in. With the exception of the Ice Cream, all are small enough to be easily brought in for the winter into a big southern facing room with two large windows. Does anyone have any recommendations? I believe bananas go dormant once temps drop below 55 degrees (which every night has been or been below). Thanks for any help!
Best wishes,
Andy17
So I have several bananas in containers (a DC, a Basjoo, a Goldfinger, and an Ice Cream). Daytime highs are low to mid 80's, but nighttime lows are in the mid to low 50's with a few dips into the 40's. So far no frosts, which probably won't happen for at least another 2 or 3 weeks. But growth has slowed down so much, I'm not really sure if it's harder on the plants to get them to high growth conditions in the day, and then plunge them back into dormanting cold at night or to just bring them in. With the exception of the Ice Cream, all are small enough to be easily brought in for the winter into a big southern facing room with two large windows. Does anyone have any recommendations? I believe bananas go dormant once temps drop below 55 degrees (which every night has been or been below). Thanks for any help!
Best wishes,
Andy17