Hello I’m new

switze18 · 11-29-2018, 07:14 PM

Hi everyone I’m new here and to growing bananas. I was able to obtain a couple small plants from a great uncle in Georgia. I’m growing them in pots but have no idea what I’m doing. Planted them in soil that is made for cactus and succulents. Other than that I have no idea what I’m doing so any pointers would be great. Also if you look at the pictures one of mine seems to have split since I ported it and is growing rapidly (about three inches a night). If you could let me know if I need to do anything to it or if I should just let it grow. Thanks!

scottu · 12-01-2018, 07:45 PM

3 inchs a day, you are doing fine. where are you located? don't see any pics, they would help for any advice. easy to over water in winter. don't fert til spring! just let it grow!

HMelendez · 12-02-2018, 06:49 AM

Welcome to the banana gang!......

cincinnana · 12-02-2018, 07:25 AM

Welcome to the Jungle....

There are some good Youtube videos on care for tropicals and banana plants.

switze18 · 12-06-2018, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by scottu

3 inchs a day, you are doing fine. where are you located? don't see any pics, they would help for any advice. easy to over water in winter. don't fert til spring! just let it grow!

I can’t figure out the picture thing I think because I’m on here from my phone. The plant seems to have done a pseudo stem split and is growing well. I’m just not sure if or when I should cut the old stem off? I posted pictures of it on the Facebook page. Now within two weeks it has two healthy looking large leaves.

Iowa · 12-06-2018, 12:17 PM

I can’t figure out the picture thing I think because I’m on here from my phone. The plant seems to have done a pseudo stem split and is growing well. I’m just not sure if or when I should cut the old stem off? I posted pictures of it on the Facebook page. Now within two weeks it has two healthy looking large leaves.[/quote]

Your pics may be too large, I think they need to be 2MB or smaller.

11-29-2018, 07:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
switze18 Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 2 BananaBucks : 1,215 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Hello I’m new Hi everyone I’m new here and to growing bananas. I was able to obtain a couple small plants from a great uncle in Georgia. I’m growing them in pots but have no idea what I’m doing. Planted them in soil that is made for cactus and succulents. Other than that I have no idea what I’m doing so any pointers would be great. Also if you look at the pictures one of mine seems to have split since I ported it and is growing rapidly (about three inches a night). If you could let me know if I need to do anything to it or if I should just let it grow. Thanks!

12-01-2018, 07:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
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