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endeitz
09-17-2013, 08:51 PM
I have had a few flowers from Brazilians (beautiful). Did I end up with a mutant by my pool? Please help me identify this green-wrapped strangeling.

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=54568&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=54568&ppuser=611)

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=54567&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=54567&ppuser=611)

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=54566&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=54566&ppuser=611)

MDbasjoo
09-17-2013, 09:30 PM
That's a flower...
As for what variety...
I'll leave it to the experts...

Abnshrek
09-17-2013, 09:39 PM
Only flower I've seen that color is Basjoo...

caliboy1994
09-18-2013, 12:21 AM
I know that Cavendish types often have green buds before they open fully. Given that and the growth habit, it's probably DC or another Cavendish type.

endeitz
09-18-2013, 09:27 PM
I don't think I've ever had a Cavendish on my property. I have had Basjoos, so that's a possibility. I'll keep you guys posted with pix, and you experts can settle the question as it develops (still have a couple months before freeze).

Cheers,

Ed.

caliboy1994
09-18-2013, 11:07 PM
Basjoo shouldn't have any wax on the petioles, and it should be taller with longer petioles.

endeitz
09-24-2013, 07:42 PM
Update picture. . .does this help narrow it down?

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=54640&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=54640&ppuser=611)

MDbasjoo
09-24-2013, 07:50 PM
Definitely not a basjoo...
They have yellowish-green flowers...

caliboy1994
09-24-2013, 09:46 PM
Dwarf Cavendish.

endeitz
09-24-2013, 10:27 PM
Thanks for the input guys, maybe we'll have a mild winter and I'll actually get to harvest!

Cheers,

Ed.