Hello to the Experts

P Mace · 01-28-2009, 06:07 PM

I've joined your group in the hopes that you can help me with my banana plant. It is about 6' tall and was given to me by a good friend at the end of the summer when it was time to bring plants inside here in New England. The plant settled in well and put out a new leaf fairly soon. But...it has only partially unfurled and seems to be stuck toward the tip. This has been true for weeks. What does it mean? What should I do? Thanks for any help you can offer.

Michael_Andrew · 01-28-2009, 06:20 PM

The Dwarf Cavendish plants I brought in are growing very slow. I think its all normal. Depending on the temp in the home and how much light it gets it can all but stop growing. Since it is not growing too much you have to be careful you don't over water. Welcome to the forum. I'm not one but there really are experts here. I'm sure they will chime in and help you pull them through winter. Got any pictures? Do you know what type you have?

Chironex · 01-28-2009, 06:31 PM

No worries, it will probably grow out of this condition, just let it be for now. Welcome to Bananas!

buzzwinder · 01-28-2009, 07:20 PM

P Mace, Welcome to the Org. Where are you located? I have Dwarf Cavs. here in zone 5, they have been inside since October, Almost no growth since that point, this is my second winter with this pot of plants, it gets kind of ratty looking by the end of winter, but rebounds well in the spring/summer, careful with the watering if it's not growing as usual with warm temps and good sun. To much water can cause the corm to rot and the plant won't come back! best wishes!

lorax · 01-28-2009, 07:26 PM

Welcome aboard! Don't worry about that leaf - even in the tropics DCs do that occasionally.

mskitty38583 · 01-28-2009, 09:38 PM

welcome to the org!

jack hagenaars · 01-28-2009, 11:13 PM

No experts here...just keen learners...welcome to the banana world....

Tog Tan · 01-29-2009, 12:46 AM

Hiya P Mace and welcome to the board

Patty in Wisc · 01-29-2009, 01:33 AM

Welcome! I have a dbl mahoi that has a leaf unfurling for almost 3 months now! It is in a cool room with little direct light. And, a big IC in warmer room with more sun & it's starting its 5th leaf since Oct. Don't worry, Spring is around the corner!

Bob · 01-29-2009, 07:12 AM

Welcome P Mace. When you get a chance check out some of the old posts. Since you're in New England maybe start with some of the Cold Hardy threads. Be sure to check out the long running "Time to put the bananas to sleep for the winter". You'll see an alternative to trying to keep them(slowly) growing through the winter and help you feel a bit better about what you're doing now. Good luck with the bananas.

naner-girl · 01-29-2009, 10:44 AM

Hay welcome to the org I am a newbe to bananas and I have learned a good amount on this site.

01-28-2009, 06:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
P Mace Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1 BananaBucks : 710 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Hello to the Experts I've joined your group in the hopes that you can help me with my banana plant. It is about 6' tall and was given to me by a good friend at the end of the summer when it was time to bring plants inside here in New England. The plant settled in well and put out a new leaf fairly soon. But...it has only partially unfurled and seems to be stuck toward the tip. This has been true for weeks. What does it mean? What should I do? Thanks for any help you can offer.

01-28-2009, 06:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Michael_Andrew Michael_Andrew's Photo Gallery Location: Toledo, Ohio Find me on the map! Zone: 6 Name: Michael Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 517 BananaBucks : 34,681 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 247 Times Was Thanked 359 Times in 176 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 226 Times	Re: Hello to the Experts The Dwarf Cavendish plants I brought in are growing very slow. I think its all normal. Depending on the temp in the home and how much light it gets it can all but stop growing. Since it is not growing too much you have to be careful you don't over water. Welcome to the forum. I'm not one but there really are experts here. I'm sure they will chime in and help you pull them through winter. Got any pictures? Do you know what type you have?

01-28-2009, 06:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chironex The causasian Asian! Chironex's Photo Gallery Location: Jakarta, Indonesia Find me on the map! Zone: I have no idea Name: Scot Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,787 BananaBucks : 16,523 Feedback: 9 / 100% Said "Thanks" 4,544 Times Was Thanked 1,346 Times in 777 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 609 Times	Re: Hello to the Experts No worries, it will probably grow out of this condition, just let it be for now. Welcome to Bananas! __________________ Scot

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buzzwinder buzzwinder's Photo Gallery Location: Loves Park, Il. Find me on the map! Zone: 5 Name: Bill Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 871 BananaBucks : 3,932 Feedback: 3 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1,043 Times Was Thanked 834 Times in 351 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1,155 Times	Re: Hello to the Experts P Mace, Welcome to the Org. Where are you located? I have Dwarf Cavs. here in zone 5, they have been inside since October, Almost no growth since that point, this is my second winter with this pot of plants, it gets kind of ratty looking by the end of winter, but rebounds well in the spring/summer, careful with the watering if it's not growing as usual with warm temps and good sun. To much water can cause the corm to rot and the plant won't come back! best wishes! __________________ Bill for my friend

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