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AlbearusGoneBanana
11-21-2019, 02:30 PM
Just got my hands on a pup from Thailand, and obviously due to the shipping requirements, all the roots and leaves have been cut off.

My question is however, what's the best conditions needed to get it to root once its planted? I do have a grow box with a microclimate set to 32°C, so would that be the best place to leave it? Or would it do fine just being in a warm room?

Check out my gallery, for some pics of the pup before planting, uploading as we speak.

George Webster
11-21-2019, 11:53 PM
When transplanting pups I always remove the roots. It is a monocot and they are going to die and rot if I leave them on.

I remove all or most of the leaves because they need water and it has no roots to provide it.

I then plant it where I want it. It will appear to sleep until it produces roots from it's stored energy. It will then produce new leaves.

Good luck. I hope you got the variety you ordered.

cincinnana
11-22-2019, 04:54 AM
Just got my hands on a pup from Thailand, and obviously due to the shipping requirements, all the roots and leaves have been cut off.

My question is however, what's the best conditions needed to get it to root once its planted? I do have a grow box with a microclimate set to 32°C, so would that be the best place to leave it? Or would it do fine just being in a warm room?

Check out my gallery, for some pics of the pup before planting, uploading as we speak.

There are some great threads within the forum which address this in easy to understand detail.Use the search function to drill down to the information.
That vendors webpage has growing tips for the plants they sell as well.
Good luck with your plant.

Check out this web page also
Pm the webpage owner if you have additional questions.
They will get back to you.
Rooting a Rootless Corm – Bananapups.com (http://www.bananapups.com/planting/rooting/)

AlbearusGoneBanana
12-19-2019, 05:51 PM
When transplanting pups I always remove the roots. It is a monocot and they are going to die and rot if I leave them on.

I remove all or most of the leaves because they need water and it has no roots to provide it.

I then plant it where I want it. It will appear to sleep until it produces roots from it's stored energy. It will then produce new leaves.

Good luck. I hope you got the variety you ordered.

UPDATE: After briefly checking the soil, I've spotted a really long root trying to burrow itself deep into the pot! And even better, I think the pstem is slowly turning a shade of green! Fingers crossed from here onwards.

Dotty
12-20-2019, 07:39 AM
Sounds promising. I hope your plant will start flourishing soon.

cincinnana
12-20-2019, 09:37 PM
Just got my hands on a pup from Thailand, and obviously due to the shipping requirements, all the roots and leaves have been cut off.

My question is however, what's the best conditions needed to get it to root once its planted? I do have a grow box with a microclimate set to 32°C, so would that be the best place to leave it? Or would it do fine just being in a warm room?

Check out my gallery, for some pics of the pup before planting, uploading as we speak.

Pr Giants is a good source of information.