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mcfly
05-19-2020, 11:28 AM
Hi Guys,

So I have two Florida variegated not AEAE. For me I’m trying to grow them fast. So I’m considering planting them both in the full sun.

Then, later on when I want them to grow pretty and slower, I’m thinking I should plant them in an area that maybe gets 4-5 hours of direct sunlight to minimize leaf burn.

I’d like to hear from others their experience and results. Thanks!

Mcfly

cincinnana
05-19-2020, 05:07 PM
Hi Guys,

So I have two Florida variegated not AEAE. For me I’m trying to grow them fast. So I’m considering planting them both in the full sun.

Then, later on when I want them to grow pretty and slower, I’m thinking I should plant them in an area that maybe gets 4-5 hours of direct sunlight to minimize leaf burn.

I’d like to hear from others their experience and results. Thanks!

Mcfly

Mine are in containers......zone 5-6 ... full sun for 10+ hours a day.
Loves warm temps but pulls back at the low 70"s.

Care is just like an aeae.....for me.

Great plant to grow ......enjoy yours.

mcfly
05-19-2020, 09:36 PM
Mine are in containers......zone 5-6 ... full sun for 10+ hours a day.
Loves warm temps but pulls back at the low 70"s.

Care is just like an aeae.....for me.

Great plant to grow ......enjoy yours.

Great, thanks for your reply. Glad to see your experience. I always see plenty of these plants when they are small and not many when they are bigger and in ground. Hoping to get some good growth this season for them!

bananaT
05-20-2020, 01:39 PM
Hello.
The reason you don't see many large ones is because most people kill them before they can get any size, or fruit.
These guys are awesome if you have a true to type. most of them are some seeded(needs pollination) variety.
The true FLv is a short cycle with very good bananas.
They do not responded well with over feeding; they will push max white, very thin leaves that do nothing for the plant and they burn, they get leaf curling bad, too.

They like rich soil that is on the dryer side, with full sun, and you can get beautiful multi color variegation that holds up well.
They do not like wet roots and are very prone to rotting if they're wet and over feed.

These are great tasting & great looking bananas, but people think every banana is a nam wah; soak'em, with food & water and they'll grow 4 feet a month with not issues..
Not so with FL variegated.

bananaT
05-20-2020, 01:42 PM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=65998&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=65998&ppuser=11500)

Backyard Banana Joe
05-20-2020, 02:13 PM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=65998&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=65998&ppuser=11500)



Is that your bunch?

bananaT
05-20-2020, 02:16 PM
Is that your bunch?

Yes.
They get larger, that one is off a new patch:woohoonaner:

Best day
05-20-2020, 04:54 PM
Nice looking fruit. How tall was the plant when it fruited? Did the plant need to be propped up? Thanks for any and all info on this variety.

Bill

Valor_X
05-21-2020, 11:15 AM
THANK YOU FOR THIS
I bought a Florida Variegated sword pup rhizome a month ago and it's FINALLY blooming TODAY out of the old cut stem.
Currently have it in a nice big pot with good soil/perlite mix for drainage and aeration.

How big should I let it get before it's safe to plant on the ground in full sun?

I really don't want to mess up and kill it. Also any other tips would be greatly appreciated

Hello.
The reason you don't see many large ones is because most people kill them before they can get any size, or fruit.
These guys are awesome if you have a true to type. most of them are some seeded(needs pollination) variety.
The true FLv is a short cycle with very good bananas.
They do not responded well with over feeding; they will push max white, very thin leaves that do nothing for the plant and they burn, they get leaf curling bad, too.

They like rich soil that is on the dryer side, with full sun, and you can get beautiful multi color variegation that holds up well.
They do not like wet roots and are very prone to rotting if they're wet and over feed.

These are great tasting & great looking bananas, but people think every banana is a nam wah; soak'em, with food & water and they'll grow 4 feet a month with not issues..
Not so with FL variegated.

bananaT
05-23-2020, 01:15 PM
The stalks are normally 8-9 feet, thin, but they hold the bunches well.
They don't yellow like most other variegated bananas; they stay a nice white with lime cream & green mixed in