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frankthetank
06-26-2008, 10:04 AM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/franktank232/robotbaby.jpg

These were all seed grown last summer. They are really starting to throw out a lot of new leaves. I water them almost daily in this heat. I've got them mulched with grass clippings to help conserve some water. I really have to say i like the looks of the Sikks a lot more then the Basjoos. These actually have some color to them.

Don't be fooled by that baby. Its actually a robot.

mskitty38583
06-26-2008, 10:53 AM
what a cutie!!!!:bebe::bebe::bebe:.btw the nanas are cute too. nice job, they look very healthy. all grown from seed...wow your good.:2691:

hersirsmiley
06-26-2008, 11:10 AM
lol, why would you want a baby robot? you'd be better off with a robot child who can help do work.

nice looking plants too.

frankthetank
06-26-2008, 11:17 AM
Highly recommend growing from seed. I started mine in early spring last year and they started popping after a few weeks. For the price your getting a lot of plants.

No crying, no poopy diapers, takes naps all the time! Doesn't bit daddy's computer wires.

Bananaman88
06-26-2008, 11:25 AM
Frank,

Are those 'Red Tiger' sikkimensis? I tried growing some of them from seed and they never sprouted. Let me know if you decide to get rid of any...maybe we could do a trade.

nucci60
06-26-2008, 02:49 PM
Had two beautiful sikkis that perished last winter despite protection.My two lost the red color as they grew to about 8 feet. The were very strong growers and more attractive than basjoo. More 'bananalike' if that makes sense. The difference is, the basjoos are alive.lol

Chironex
06-26-2008, 06:53 PM
Hope your Sikks don't get busted by the DEA!!! lol, just read the title of your thread and couldn't resist! Sorry.....

mskitty38583
06-26-2008, 10:11 PM
LOL! you are so funny:D

frankthetank
06-26-2008, 10:45 PM
I have no idea what variety they are. I can post some closer pics and you can see if you can figure it out.

I do like the looks of them.

frankthetank
06-27-2008, 10:51 AM
Up close view

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/franktank232/monkey.jpg

I've heard they lose that red when they get bigger? I have no idea what kind of size i'll expect by sept...hopefully 6ft or so...

dablo93
06-27-2008, 11:28 AM
that's true, when they get bigger they'll lose some color.
they are growing faster then basjoos with warm weather.
post a pic in september, i'm excited about how large they will be at the end of this growing season:D

Raules
06-27-2008, 10:09 PM
My Musa sikkimensis already practically has lost all claret color. To it this hour of 10 months. The new leaf has no any spot. On a photo it is visible.

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=10736&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=10736)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=10737&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=10737)
:bananas_b

Bananaman88
06-27-2008, 10:21 PM
They do look like the 'Red Tiger' sikkimensis to me. I thought they retained their color, but I'm not 100% sure. Any chance you'd part with one?

Randy4ut
06-28-2008, 09:41 AM
They do look like the 'Red Tiger' sikkimensis to me. I thought they retained their color, but I'm not 100% sure. Any chance you'd part with one?

Or TWO!?!?! Nice looking sikkis, Frank... Always looking for a trade!!! Need to add to my sikki collection...