Florida Banana

[FamilyJ]

Is this a real Banana out there in real world or is it a fake? and what is your opinion on this?

[hdynad]

It's a cutie

[Botanical_Bryce]

Couple people fruited them and they are some sort of nice short cycle.

[FamilyJ]

Originally Posted by hdynad

It's a cutie

Thanks for feedback

[FamilyJ]

Originally Posted by Botanical_Bryce

Couple people fruited them and they are some sort of nice short cycle.

Thanks for information since that helps to verify

[druss]

Apparently they arent as popular as the AeAe variegated and are sometimes sold as that.

[Botanical_Bryce]

Originally Posted by druss

Apparently they arent as popular as the AeAe variegated and are sometimes sold as that.

AeAe has been around longer and more people are familiar with it.

[FamilyJ]

Originally Posted by Botanical_Bryce

AeAe has been around longer and more people are familiar with it.

So what exactly is the difference between the 2 since never knew. thanks

[Botanical_Bryce]

AeAe is related to Hua Moa and makes big fat plantains but can be eaten raw. Florida is not a plantain type and makes smaller but not too small fruits. I dont know for sure but i hear AeAe is bettee for south Florida but The Florida is better for the rest of us. I hope to have one next week. I have Tanee which is variegated and super hardy but fruits are seedy on Tanee.

[FamilyJ]

Originally Posted by Botanical_Bryce

AeAe is related to Hua Moa and makes big fat plantains but can be eaten raw. Florida is not a plantain type and makes smaller but not too small fruits. I dont know for sure but i hear AeAe is bettee for south Florida but The Florida is better for the rest of us. I hope to have one next week. I have Tanee which is variegated and super hardy but fruits are seedy on Tanee.

Thanks Where in South Florida exactly since live in PBC

[Botanical_Bryce]

Originally Posted by FamilyJ

Thanks Where in South Florida exactly since live in PBC

Palm Beach should be plenty far down. Your choices go way up. I would still put the variegates in a protected spot

[FamilyJ]

Originally Posted by Botanical_Bryce

Palm Beach should be plenty far down. Your choices go way up. I would still put the variegates in a protected spot

Thank you

[sharonlynnthorp@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by FamilyJ

Is this a real Banana out there in real world or is it a fake? and what is your opinion on this?

I think it is real. I saw it on Ebay from a seller that I have purchased from before.

[Starstryke]

I have an Aeae in the ground this year from PR giants. I also bought one of those variegated florida bananas off of ebay. It is in a pot but probably needs to be planted for a bit. I will try to get photos tomorrow to compare.

[cincinnana]

Here are two threads which you might find interesting.
They are another forum members(Best day) thread
You will be able to determine the subtle differences of your plant.
I got my Variegated Florida!
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I got my AeAe!

[beam2050]

when I got mine the wife put it on facebook. was accused of photo shopping.

[bananaT]

VARIGATED FLORIDA;

These guys are not very tolerant of cold weather. Or full sun, they burn very easily.
The fruit tend to be grainy and have trouble filling out. I think its just a problem with the lack green on them. But if you get a bunch to mature properly they can be higher quality.
They do get seeds if there is a chance for pollination, so you gotta be sure to clip those bells on an fertile varieties you have.

Other than that, they are just as fast growing as most bananas. They are NOT a short cycle fruiter. They're more along the lines of Nam Wah, about 3-5 months to ripen.

These guys are really just for looks imo. Though Because of the type of variegation they aren't too good for that either, they do burn real easily.

[Botanical_Bryce]

Originally Posted by bananaT

VARIGATED FLORIDA;

These guys are not very tolerant of cold weather. Or full sun, they burn very easily.
The fruit tend to be grainy and have trouble filling out. I think its just a problem with the lack green on them. But if you get a bunch to mature properly they can be higher quality.
They do get seeds if there is a chance for pollination, so you gotta be sure to clip those bells on an fertile varieties you have.

Other than that, they are just as fast growing as most bananas. They are NOT a short cycle fruiter. They're more along the lines of Nam Wah, about 3-5 months to ripen.

These guys are really just for looks imo. Though Because of the type of variegation they aren't too good for that either, they do burn real easily.

PR Giants report states flower to fruit 28 days and as one of the fastest short cycles.

[bananaT]

Well.....
The claims on it were one of the reason I was very eager to get one....
For my experience, is all I can ever speak for, it is not a banana that stands up to the claims on it.
I've fruited it twice, one a new planted sucker, and the other established....
You can harvest any banana at 28 days..... Just saying.

The only banana that I have that would even come close to a 28 day harvest point would be Patupi. They are basically full at that time.

I'm not stepping on anyone's experience but that has been mine so far with this banana.