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guepster
08-22-2013, 04:42 PM
Hello
I am new to this forum. I just received a banana plant today. It is supposed to be a Basjoo. But the leaves are broad and they have a red vein in the center and red on the edges of the leaves. It came from South Carolina. So it is cold hardy.

Any help would be appreciated!

I do not know how to add photos to this forum yet!

caliboy1994
08-22-2013, 07:01 PM
It's common for young basjoos to have red on the midrib and pronounced veins.

guepster
08-23-2013, 05:52 AM
but this one has wide leaves

Olafhenny
08-23-2013, 05:13 PM
How "wide" is a "wide leaf"?

Pictures would be helpful. :)

guepster
08-23-2013, 05:22 PM
It is not a "spear" leaf. more like a "paddle" leaf. and a thick trunk

caliboy1994
08-23-2013, 10:43 PM
What you're describing sounds a bit like an Ensete to me.