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raggedyredhead
08-06-2008, 10:03 PM
When my banana plants produce a new leaf, I thought there was always one waiting to unfurl. My Siam Ruby produced a new leaf over this past week. Shouldn't there be another inside waiting to open? OK experts, can you help me out.
Thanks Raggedy
mskitty38583
08-06-2008, 10:14 PM
i dont know about the ruby but with my nanas sometimes there is one waiting but sometimes there is not. i have had 2 leaves open on each.. my saba and my oronico in less then a week.the saba and oronico are in a race to see who can get a new leaf and open it first. but my basjoos only open one leaf a week(so far). my ornamentals sometimes have a leaf open and there is another waiting to come out. hope this helps. i guess it varies on the nana.
MediaHound
08-06-2008, 10:15 PM
Just be patient, it will come in a few more days.
xavierdlc61887
08-06-2008, 10:30 PM
When my banana plants produce a new leaf, I thought there was always one waiting to unfurl. My Siam Ruby produced a new leaf over this past week. Shouldn't there be another inside waiting to open? OK experts, can you help me out.
Thanks Raggedy
sounds like a case of cantwaits :P hahaha kidding aside just wait and youll see every leaf will get larger and larger :D soon u will freak out at the height it reaches once it gets huge mature leaves growing :D
raggedyredhead
08-06-2008, 10:32 PM
Usually mine always have one waiting. Don't know whats happening with Siam Ruby. I don't see a new leaf down in there. Thanks for your help.
Raggedy
raggedyredhead
08-06-2008, 10:38 PM
I appreciate everyones help. I think I am pushing the panic button too soon. I will let you know what happens.
natedogg1026
08-06-2008, 11:51 PM
For the love of God, let the poor nana take a break. LOL It will shoot one out soon enough. Some times they pause. Nothing to worry about.
MediaHound
08-07-2008, 12:28 AM
Put down... the Siam Ruby, lol
mskitty38583
08-07-2008, 09:59 AM
step away from the siam ruby.... dont feel bad im very impatient too when it come to my nanas.
damaclese
08-09-2008, 08:00 AM
Usually mine always have one waiting. Don't know whats happening with Siam Ruby. I don't see a new leaf down in there. Thanks for your help.
Raggedy some times if we have had a hole bunch of cloudy days in a row my nanas leaf production will slow drmamaticly don't swett the lital stuff fir ignorince lol not directed tors you reggedyredhead just trying to be funn and not realy sucsesfully hehehe
damaclese
08-09-2008, 08:02 AM
Many banana plants have been 'loved to death' , it's best to give em' 'tough love ' just forget they're there and they 'll grow like crazy (perhaps acting out for attention ) :ha:thats so funny !
damaclese
08-09-2008, 08:04 AM
step away from the siam ruby.... dont feel bad im very impatient too when it come to my nanas. lol Drope the hose and step away from the Banana!
raggedyredhead
08-11-2008, 08:55 PM
[QUOTE=damaclese;48075]lol Drope the hose and step away from the Banana! [/QUOTE
Miss Ruby has a new leaf about to come up. I didn't over water and definitely
couldn't ignore. Just get wacky when it comes to my plants. Nights are getting cooler now. So this wacko carts bananas in and out of the garage.
I keep them under lights. Now I developed a wrist problem. If it's too hot, I move them under a grass umbrella, Rains too hard and its back in again. I've been asked if I workout. I say no, this dumbell just lifts plants
BTW My condition is called Banana wrist.:ha:
Raggedy:)
mskitty38583
08-11-2008, 08:57 PM
did you know that banana wrist turns into banana tunnel? LOL!
raggedyredhead
08-11-2008, 09:04 PM
[QUOTE=mskitty38583;48388]did you know that banana wrist turns into banana tunnel? LOL![/QUOTE
I know, I know, but I'm a glutton for punishment. LOL
Raggedy:2719:
damaclese
08-13-2008, 08:17 AM
this is just a thought. Iv noticed with my Ruby which is a vary young plant. that it makes a leaf then sits for a wail before it makes a new one. I'm thinking that with Plants that are variegated they don't have as much chloralfill and have to store up energy before they have enough to make another leaf. Any way thats my theory on the slow leaf production thing!
mskitty38583
08-13-2008, 08:45 AM
this is just a thought. Iv noticed with my Ruby which is a vary young plant. that it makes a leaf then sits for a wail before it makes a new one. I'm thinking that with Plants that are variegated they don't have as much chloralfill and have to store up energy before they have enough to make another leaf. Any way thats my theory on the slow leaf production thing!
that makes sence pauly, thanks for pointing that out. i didnt even think about that.
CookieCows
08-13-2008, 08:59 AM
I don't know how I missed this thread but it's given me my laugh for the day! :woohoonaner:
We got down to the 50's afew nights already and I understand your apprehension. Mine are in the ground and I've already been itching to dig them up and put in pots. Unfortunately my Saba has gotten too tall to come inside like I had planned so need to figure out which overwintering route I should take.
Good luck! LOL
Deb
Dean W.
08-13-2008, 10:03 AM
I don't know how I missed this thread but it's given me my laugh for the day! :woohoonaner:
We got down to the 50's afew nights already and I understand your apprehension. Mine are in the ground and I've already been itching to dig them up and put in pots. Unfortunately my Saba has gotten too tall to come inside like I had planned so need to figure out which overwintering route I should take.
Good luck! LOL
Deb
Wow, 50s already, Deb! Keep us updated on what you do with your Saba. I have one on the way. How tall is it, Deb?
Good luck with your banana, raggedyredhead.
Bananaman88
08-13-2008, 11:12 AM
My SR was in a pot all last year and grew pretty steadily. This year, however, I put it in the ground and, as I've said before, it's been a dry year. I have been keeping it watered and we've been getting a little more rain lately. I've noticed though that the leaves are looking more brownish instead of the nice burgundy color they had last year. Also, one of the leaves didn't emerge properly recently so I cut it off and it was all dark in the middle. I made another cut about 3" down on the pstem and it was dark in the middle. I finally cut it to about 2" above the ground, same thing-black all in the middle. So I have some rot going on for some reason. I still have one good pstem and two or three pups so hopefully those will pull through.
raggedyredhead
08-13-2008, 09:01 PM
this is just a thought. Iv noticed with my Ruby which is a vary young plant. that it makes a leaf then sits for a wail before it makes a new one. I'm thinking that with Plants that are variegated they don't have as much chloralfill and have to store up energy before they have enough to make another leaf. Any way thats my theory on the slow leaf production thing!
Yes, I think you nailed it. Mine does have a new leaf. It's looking very good.
I am just an overbearing Mom to my plants.
CookieCows
08-13-2008, 11:10 PM
Wow, 50s already, Deb! Keep us updated on what you do with your Saba. I have one on the way. How tall is it, Deb?
Good luck with your banana, raggedyredhead.
We'll measure it soon with a tape, but eye balling it my husband figures about 6' from the ground to the base of the newest leaf. Then those giant leaves shoot skyward ... and no pups so far for back up. I'll probably start a thread soon when I start digging!
damaclese
08-14-2008, 03:32 PM
wow 50's thats so amazing to me a guy thats praying the temp at night will drop below 90 i don't think we will hit 50 at night here until December 1's
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