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dross99_si
01-04-2019, 08:22 AM
My wife picked this up from Home Depot here in South Florida the other day. Our first banana :)
All it said on the label is Musa banana and of course the garden department employees don't know anything about it. Any clue what it is?
We replanted in a 7 gallon pot and it seems to be doing ok. Do you guys see any issues with it? Any suggestions are appreciated!
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=64255&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=64255&ppuser=29118)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=64256&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=64256&ppuser=29118)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=64257&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=64257&ppuser=29118)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=64259&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=64259&ppuser=29118)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=64263&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=64263&ppuser=29118)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=64265&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=64265&ppuser=29118)

Tytaylor77
01-09-2019, 01:32 AM
It’s almost impossible to tell at that age. Just the colors, markings, and pedicles I would guess maybe a Musa Gran Nain? Unfortunately you will just have to wait and see.

I’m fairly certain it’s not a basjoo, Orinoco, namwa, or anything tall.

Congrats on getting the plant. Looks good and healthy!

dross99_si
01-09-2019, 10:22 PM
Thanks! Planted in ground yesterday

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=64286&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=64286&ppuser=29118)

Christine1950
01-23-2019, 08:14 AM
I would move some of the mulch away from your nana, she's a beauty, your fur baby is adorable

dross99_si
01-23-2019, 12:57 PM
I would move some of the mulch away from your nana, she's a beauty, your fur baby is adorable

Thanks! Will do.