Banana plant ID-pink flowers

Njoynit · 10-01-2008, 11:05 AM

I've had this plant for about 4 years maybe 5.Last year I dug it for a new bed and put in GH& dragged to placement.Its FLOWERING

I know its hardy in my area SE Tx Zone 8b coastal.

I'd like to know how long till fruit?
If ediable?
should I do anything to it right now?It got a slight lean from IKE passing by.That flower bud kind of snuck up on me and smacked me wide awake.I Had to have power to notice it...lol

I loaded a picture in the gallery under banana flowers.That button below don't seem to be working.
Thanks

Bananaman88 · 10-01-2008, 01:16 PM

From the pics you posted it certainly seems to be an edible type. Can't say for sure which one, though. Unfortunately, with it flowering and setting fruit so late I doubt that the fruit will have time to mature before cool weather sets in. It typically takes around 4 months from the time the first fruit appears for them to ripen. I'd let them go and see what you get though. It can't hurt but 4 months from today puts you at Feb. 1st.

Chironex · 10-01-2008, 09:25 PM

Good luck with your fruit, I am not knowledgeable enough to identify it for you. If you can post another pic or two of the pstem and leaves, it may help.

10-01-2008, 11:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
Njoynit Junior Member Njoynit's Photo Gallery Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 24 BananaBucks : 429 Feedback: 0 / 0% Thanks: 14 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Welcomes: 0	Banana plant ID-pink flowers I've had this plant for about 4 years maybe 5.Last year I dug it for a new bed and put in GH& dragged to placement.Its FLOWERING I know its hardy in my area SE Tx Zone 8b coastal. I'd like to know how long till fruit? If ediable? should I do anything to it right now?It got a slight lean from IKE passing by.That flower bud kind of snuck up on me and smacked me wide awake.I Had to have power to notice it...lol I loaded a picture in the gallery under banana flowers.That button below don't seem to be working. Thanks Last edited by Njoynit : 10-02-2008 at 10:49 AM. Reason: Adding a picture.

10-01-2008, 01:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bananaman88 Bananaculturist Bananaman88's Photo Gallery Location: Pearland, TX Find me on the map! Zone: 9 Name: Brent Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,107 BananaBucks : 8,881 Feedback: 15 / 100% Thanks: 114 Thanked 313 Times in 216 Posts Welcomes: 8	Re: Banana plant ID-pink flowers From the pics you posted it certainly seems to be an edible type. Can't say for sure which one, though. Unfortunately, with it flowering and setting fruit so late I doubt that the fruit will have time to mature before cool weather sets in. It typically takes around 4 months from the time the first fruit appears for them to ripen. I'd let them go and see what you get though. It can't hurt but 4 months from today puts you at Feb. 1st.

10-01-2008, 09:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chironex Dayyyyyyyy-O Chironex's Photo Gallery Location: Las Vegas, NV Find me on the map! Zone: 9 Name: Scot Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,228 BananaBucks : 602 Feedback: 5 / 100% Thanks: 1,915 Thanked 323 Times in 226 Posts Welcomes: 252	Re: Banana plant ID-pink flowers Good luck with your fruit, I am not knowledgeable enough to identify it for you. If you can post another pic or two of the pstem and leaves, it may help. __________________ Scot "Grow 'em if ya got 'em!"

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