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conejov
04-15-2009, 06:56 PM
Hey Guys,
Obviously I'm new here but I've been fascinated with growing Naners for a few years now, Im currently growing some Dwarf Red Bananas (thats what they were called at the nursery) But Im interested on getting my hands on different types of naners :sumbrero: I would like to get tips suggestions o how to grow them better and such,
What do you guys think of mixing in compost when planting? I mixed in some compost with my naners and they seem to like it, Im waiting till they get alittle bigger for me to transplant them into the ground in the back. how long do you think it will take for them to grow at least a foot then transplant.
Well Thats all I can think about right now but Im looking forward to learn and meeting everyone. BTW Im in Houston, tx.
Ok Im out.
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Tog Tan
04-15-2009, 10:05 PM
Welcome to the board conejove! :goteam: Yea, 'naners are big eaters so they love compost in their soil. All the best with your plants and do keep us posted.
Chironex
04-15-2009, 10:12 PM
Hi conejov, we are happy to have you join us. It would be easier to answer your questions about growth if we knew where you lived. It also depends on the size of the container and the age of the plant. It sounds like you have good feeding with the compost.
Let us know and you will get all the help you need.
Welcome to bananaland!
Caloosamusa
04-16-2009, 06:49 AM
Hola and welcome to the organization Conejov!!
As Tog Tan said there needs to be a high organic matter content in the soil, and Mulch, Mulch, Mulch! Especially in Texas.
Welcome to Bananasdot org!:2239:
Chironex
04-16-2009, 12:25 PM
Oh, snap! Just saw the last line of your post. Houston, eh? We have other members in your area who are professional botanists, too. Your banana growing is assured.
LilRaverBoi
04-16-2009, 01:57 PM
Welcome to the site! Be sure to look around and get to know people. This place is great!
conejov
04-16-2009, 06:06 PM
Im definatelty loking forward to meeting everyone. I've noticed that there a a few members here who are interested in Bamboo and Bananas which is great for me because I just sprouted my first Bamboo.
Now my naners are in pots would you still suggest to mulch them? Have any of you guys heard of a Red Dwarf Banana? or should I just ask in the Species board?
Caloosamusa
04-16-2009, 06:35 PM
Good evening Conehov,
I grow Red Dwarfs. They take 2 years before they "shoot" but are worth waiting for! I like them!
I put mulch in even my potted bananas. It does seem to help.:2239:
mskitty38583
04-16-2009, 06:56 PM
welcome welcome. i used to live in lampassas tx. post the nanas you want and maybe the nana fairy will bring you what you want. lol.
conejov
04-16-2009, 08:51 PM
To be honest. Im open to almost any Naners the naner fairey would like to dump on me. All this time I thought there were only naners like, Icecream, cavendish, orinocos but after looking at this site Im seeeing that s there are so many more that I never heard about. like AE AE.
Now excuse my ignorance but do you mean "shoot" as in having a growth spurt or as in fruiting?
I think I will have to mulch mine this weekend, I think it will help them retain some of the water. lately I have to water them every 3 days. I just stick a finger into the soil to check if theres any moisture before I water them though.
Chironex
04-17-2009, 12:49 AM
That's one of the most reliable means of knowing when to water them. I also grow a number of the reds. Dwarf Cuban/Jamaican, Tall Green/Red, Red Iholene, and still searching for Golden Pillow.
Good luck!
Im definatelty loking forward to meeting everyone. I've noticed that there a a few members here who are interested in Bamboo and Bananas which is great for me because I just sprouted my first Bamboo.
Now my naners are in pots would you still suggest to mulch them? Have any of you guys heard of a Red Dwarf Banana? or should I just ask in the Species board?
I just sprouted a few "Moso" bamboo myself. Of course it wasn't until later that I learned it's going to be about 5 years before they really start growing.
What variety are you growing?
conejov
04-17-2009, 10:11 AM
Im sprouting Bambusa vetricosa (Buddhas belly) I also didn't realize it would be a while before i would have a bamboo forest.
Oh well I think I might have to buy an older plant or trade for some seeds.
Im sprouting Bambusa vetricosa (Buddhas belly) I also didn't realize it would be a while before i would have a bamboo forest.
Oh well I think I might have to buy an older plant or trade for some seeds.
I only read this slow growth for the Moso bamboo for the first 5 years. I'm sure they're all different. Not at all sure about the Buddas belly though.
Chironex
04-17-2009, 11:42 AM
I have several of them, too. Buddha Belly, Oldhami, Golden Hawaiian, Golden Buddha Belly, Timor Black, Blue Chungii (may have died), Thai Nodding, a variegated variety and a few others. I really would like to get some of the Chinese Walking Stick bamboo (Qiongzhuea tumidissinoda). Have a look at these: Qiongzhuea tumidissinoda "Chinese Walking Stick" (http://www.shweeashbamboo.com/Qiongzhuea%20tumidissinoda.htm) I had some seeds, but forgot about them and they dried out. Need to find some more, as the plants are quite expensive. I have some Chinese Black seeds coming.
Kylie2x
04-17-2009, 03:36 PM
A Big Ole Warm Welcome to ya from the other side of Texas!!!! I'm up in Millsap about 50mi W of FTW..
I look forward to seeing you around!
Kylie:waving:
conejov
04-17-2009, 06:20 PM
I only read this slow growth for the Moso bamboo for the first 5 years. I'm sure they're all different. Not at all sure about the Buddas belly though.
This conversation prompted to do a search for pictures of sprouting buddha belly and I've come to realize it doesnt look like my "bamboo" so Im starting to question what I have.
I need to plant more of the seeds and see what comes out since this was only a test and out of 3 seeds only one sprouted.
Im going to plant some more tomorrow as a test.
conejov
04-17-2009, 06:23 PM
Chironex
That Chinese walking stick looks pretty cool, it looks similar to the buddha belly once it develops those bumps, is it true that your have to let them go without water for a few days so that it gets the shape?
Chironex
04-17-2009, 06:30 PM
This conversation prompted to do a search for pictures of sprouting buddha belly and I've come to realize it doesnt look like my "bamboo" so Im starting to question what I have.
I need to plant more of the seeds and see what comes out since this was only a test and out of 3 seeds only one sprouted.
Im going to plant some more tomorrow as a test.
Have patience, it takes them quite a while to develop the characteristic shape between nodes.
Mine are just barely showing it and they are one-two year old plants.
Chironex
04-17-2009, 06:31 PM
Chironex
That Chinese walking stick looks pretty cool, it looks similar to the buddha belly once it develops those bumps, is it true that your have to let them go without water for a few days so that it gets the shape?
They are slightly similar, but more compressed towards each node. I don't know yet about the watering thing, I don't have one yet.
conejov
04-17-2009, 06:41 PM
WEll just to ease my curiosity I think I will still plant a few more and see what happens. All in all if they do sprout and I end up with 6 bamboos. I can either trade or sell them.
But Im going to be patient and see what happens.
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