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vaindioux
08-23-2015, 09:22 AM
Ok here is the deal, I am in Atlanta-GA-USA zone 7a. I have Musa basjoo in my backyard but I also have a mysterious banana that was given to me which is much taller than Musa basjoo. The guy that gave it to me has one that must be over 15 feet tall.
It does winter fine with some mulch in my zone 7a. Can anyone tell me what it might be as I want to order more. I have tried to transplant one pup with no luck.

Thanks

Pat
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=58612&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=58612&ppuser=116)

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=58613&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=58613&ppuser=116)

Longwoods Tropicals
08-23-2015, 04:25 PM
That is almost certainly another musa basjoo.

vaindioux
08-23-2015, 05:50 PM
I have been told that once already. How come some basjoo get much taller than others?
Does anyone know where I can get more tall basjoo's?

Thxs

Pat

siege2050
08-23-2015, 09:52 PM
Pot the pups up in containers and put in shade for a couple of weeks till you see another leaf start to resume growth. But it is a little late in the year.

vaindioux
08-24-2015, 08:15 AM
Pot the pups up in containers and put in shade for a couple of weeks till you see another leaf start to resume growth. But it is a little late in the year.

I will try that next season. Indeed it's a little late now. When I see a new leaf come out, is it time to plant them in the ground?

Thxs

Pat

siege2050
08-24-2015, 07:49 PM
Once the leaves start emerging again, that means the root system is reestablished. I usually wait a couple more weeks just to make sure, and then start moving the pots into brighter sunlight so it wont burn. Then you can plant out if you want.

vaindioux
08-25-2015, 06:01 PM
Thxs a lot for your help

Pat

KahikiSam
08-25-2015, 09:41 PM
Where in Atlanta are you located? I get down there a lot and would love to see your plants.

cincinnana
08-27-2015, 09:45 PM
I have been told that once already. How come some basjoo get much taller than others?
Does anyone know where I can get more tall basjoo's?

Thxs

Pat

You might find this thread of interest....take from it you need.....leave what is left for others..;)

vaindioux
08-30-2015, 05:18 PM
You might find this thread of interest....take from it you need.....leave what is left for others..;)

What thread?

Thxs

cincinnana
08-30-2015, 05:25 PM
What thread?

Thxs

Oops....I thought I linked my post from your last thread to this new thread.

This is it.:)

.http://www.bananas.org/f2/there-musa-basjoo-way-taller-than-22502.html#post263861