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cbezak
10-10-2012, 04:15 PM
Can't believe this many banana tree fans from all over the world!!

I bought 2 banana trees from Lowes this spring, not knowing even what they were or what I was getting myself into!!

They started out about 12-15 inches tall, they are now hitting my 8ft ceiling in living room. One of them is looking great, but the other is turning brown on edges and getting droopy! I have grown very attached to them and can't seem to find any detailed info on what to do with them for the winter!

If someone could direct me to some good info I would appreciate it.:goteam:

Thank you in advance,
Carla Bezak

Dalmatiansoap
10-10-2012, 05:17 PM
So, U got two Ensete Maurelli
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=50898&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=50898)
Im pretty sure U ll easy find more info about specie and overwintering them on the boards. Dont forget: have fun!! ;)
:woohoonaner:

designshark
10-10-2012, 05:30 PM
Welcome, those plants are beautiful! Good luck with your problem there.

Abnshrek
10-10-2012, 07:03 PM
Hello, Welcome, and Happy Growing. :^)

cincinnana
10-10-2012, 09:27 PM
Welcome to the forums Carla, where lots of people know lots of stuff!!
Happy gardening!!!

KBaron
10-10-2012, 09:28 PM
Well the luck I had with my Musa bajoo was excellent, both out of doors over winter and in the solarium. Spider mites and aphids are a problem when cultivating inside the home.

Your Ensetes will continue to grow if well watered inside your home...however you may want to stunt their growth during the winter months. The new growth accumulated from indoors will scald and blacken next year when you place them outside.

Try growing dwarf specimens unless you have the space!

Best wishes!

cbezak
10-10-2012, 09:39 PM
:woohoonaner: Thank you so much for the warm welcome!! I can see I'll be doing a lot of reading. This is my first adventure with banana trees. I am a sucker for anything different, should never go to exotic or tropical greenhouses!

Thanks again,
Carla