moncsi
10-28-2012, 05:50 AM
Hi all!
I need some info about the best overwintering methods for some big Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' and a Musella lasiocarpa.
I live in North Italy in zone 7b-8 and both bananas are in ground. I'll try to cover the Musella, but I have to dig up and store the Ensete I guess. ( tried overwinter inground some Ensete last winter but they rot... I would like some advice about what to do AFTER I dig up these huge plants. Should I leave some soil on the roots or not? Or have I cut all the roots than store the plants in a cool place without watering at all? Or should I pot them up...? And what is the ideal light condition and temperature for overwintering them?
Thanks in advance for any help, and I apologize for my English :)
I need some info about the best overwintering methods for some big Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' and a Musella lasiocarpa.
I live in North Italy in zone 7b-8 and both bananas are in ground. I'll try to cover the Musella, but I have to dig up and store the Ensete I guess. ( tried overwinter inground some Ensete last winter but they rot... I would like some advice about what to do AFTER I dig up these huge plants. Should I leave some soil on the roots or not? Or have I cut all the roots than store the plants in a cool place without watering at all? Or should I pot them up...? And what is the ideal light condition and temperature for overwintering them?
Thanks in advance for any help, and I apologize for my English :)