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katykat
08-22-2017, 01:51 PM
I purchased and planted this in April, and it grew slowly until just recently (the fertilizer last month may have helped). Today I was shocked to find that, as small as it is (4 ft), it's putting on a bloom! And my Namwahs and Cavendish, which are much larger, have nothing. It was on sale with no label and I just took a chance, so I have NO idea what it might be. Ideas?
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=62183 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=62182&ppuser=24513)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=62182 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=61996&ppuser=24513)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=62184 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=62183&ppuser=24513)

Gabe15
08-22-2017, 01:56 PM
It is one of the many hybrid ornamental varieties out there, can't say exactly until gets a little further along, but probably either 'African Red' or 'Royal Purple', could be another too, keep posting photos.

edwmax
08-22-2017, 06:49 PM
Keep watering and BABY-ing it; post pics. That's a nice looking little plant for patio landscaping.